HEYWOOD BOOT AND SHOE COMPANY

Heywood Boot & Shoe Company, Wachusett Building, 68-80 Winter Street This factory was built in 1879 for the Heywood Boot & Shoe Company.  Boot and shoe manufacturing was Worcester’s third largest industry. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Extended version - Harding and Winter Street Manufacturing District

Select the button on the left for the tour.  For additional information on this site, select the Extended Version button.

At the corner of Winter and Harding Streets turn right and proceed north up Harding Street to return to Union Station.  While following this path, keep in mind that the Blackstone Canal remains buried under this street.