A four-story tower, also topped by a mansard roof, rises from the center bay of the front facade.

He purchased his own factory at the age of 25, located just across the street from the site of this house, and became one of the city's most successful businessmen of the period.

This house was designed and built for his family by E. Boyden & Son, a prominent Worcester architect, and took three years of painstakingly detailed work to complete.

Pierce's son converted the house into an inn, with visitors including former United States President, Calvin Coolidge, artist, Norman Rockwell, and a number of stars from stage and screen.

[4] The current owners offer tours of the house and opportunities to spend the night in search of alleged paranormal activity.