The 6Hundred

The 6Hundred
Map
Former namesSkymark Tower, The Tower at Franklin Square
General information
TypeResidential, commercial office
Location600 Main St, Worcester, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°15′37″N 71°48′18″W / 42.260315°N 71.804919°W / 42.260315; -71.804919
Construction started1986
Completed1991
CostUS$21 million
OwnerBenedict Canyon Equities
ManagementGreystar Real Estate Partners
Height
Roof289 feet (88 m)
Technical details
Floor count24
Floor area247,000 sq ft (22,900 m2)
Lifts/elevators2
Design and construction
DeveloperJames J. Soffan
Website
www.live6hundred.com
References
[1]

The 6Hundred (formerly known as the Sky Mark Tower) is a mixed-use skyscraper located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. It stands 289 feet (88 m) tall, is 24 stories high, and has 247,000 square feet (22,900 m2) of total floor space, including ground floor office space and 206 rental apartments.[2] It was completed in 1991, and is currently tied with Worcester Plaza as the tallest building in Worcester. It was briefly known as The Tower at Franklin Square during planning and construction.[3]

History

The 6Hundred (left) amongst the Worcester skyline in November 2024

In September 2019, Benedict Canyon Equities purchased the building from VTT Management, for US$28.8 million.[1][4]

In 2022, a US$3 million renovation project by The Architectural Team was completed. The renovation included improvements to the building entrance and lobby, façade repairs, elevator modernization, and upgrades to signage and accent lighting.[5] A prior major renovation project occurred in 2000.[6]

The 6Hundred in February 2018
The 6Hundred with Federal Square in the foreground
The 6Hundred as seen from ground level

References

  1. ^ a b Conti, Mark (August 30, 2020). "Skymark gets $6M facelift". Telegram & Gazette. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Cohen, David (October 7, 2019). "Worcester Apartment Tower Trades for $29M". ConnectCRE. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Sky Mark Tower Worcester". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Conti, Mark (October 4, 2019). "Skymark Tower sold for $28.8M". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "The 6Hundred Worcester, MA". The Architectural Team, Inc. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Sky Mark Tower". Virtual Globetrotting. March 18, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2024.