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Delays Frustrate City Over Denholm Building Demolition
Developer's plan to raze historic department store faces setbacks in Worcester.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:26pm
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The demolition delays for the former Denholm building in Worcester expose the complexities of urban redevelopment projects.Worcester TodayThe planned demolition of the former Denholm & McKay department store building in Worcester, Massachusetts has faced delays, frustrating city officials and residents who were expecting the historic structure to be razed as part of a redevelopment project.
Why it matters
The Denholm building was a landmark in downtown Worcester for decades, and its demolition is a symbolic shift as the city looks to revitalize its urban core. The delays have created uncertainty around the future of the site and the developer's plans.
The details
The developer had announced plans to demolish the Denholm building and construct a new mixed-use development on the site. However, the project has faced regulatory hurdles and other delays that have pushed back the timeline for the building's razing.
- The Denholm & McKay department store closed in the 1990s.
- Redevelopment plans for the site were first announced in 2024.
- Demolition of the Denholm building was originally slated for 2025.
The players
Denholm & McKay
A former department store that operated in downtown Worcester for decades before closing in the 1990s.
City of Worcester
The local government overseeing the redevelopment of the Denholm building site.
The takeaway
The delays in demolishing the Denholm building highlight the complexities of urban redevelopment projects, where historic preservation, regulatory approvals, and community concerns must be carefully balanced.
