WORCESTER — Dirt is set to start moving soon for the construction of a seven-story mixed-use building that will come into being at 89 Green St., taking over the former location of local legendary bar Sir Morgan’s Cove.
Coined as “The Cove” in honor of previous occupants, the building will spread across 203,000 square feet with 171 market-rate apartment units, 16,000 square feet dedicated for a restaurant and a bowling complex, and 99 parking spaces.
The building will tower over Polar Park only a pop fly away from the cheers of WooSox fans, which will give the higher floors full visibility, according to artists depictions by developers V10 Development.
Work is expected to wrap up by September 2024, when its two patios, a gym, fire pits and lounge areas will come to life with residents.
The previous red-bricked building was torn down in March, when Worcester residents lamented its historic value for being a constant presence in the city.
Dating from 1910, the 12,000-square-foot building was most notably used as a music hall, first becoming home to Sir Morgan’s Cove, a name that the bar had carried from the previous location at 139 Green St. since 1969.
A Monday night in September 1981 brought special attention to the bar and the city when the Rolling Stones put on a memorable last-minute show after Mick Jagger and company looked for a small-scale live show while practicing at a farm in North Brookfield.
In 1999, the location was renamed the Lucky Dog Music Hall, to then rebrand in 2015 as The Cove Music Hall.
