Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Innovation Continues at STCC
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2017
1. Innovation Continues at STCC Marker
The armory legacy of innovation lives on at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). Founded in 1967 just before the armory closed down, STCC is located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Now STCC is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts.
As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. STCC's transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science, and Technology continue to provide the most economic option for students pursuing a four-year degree. Honored as one of the ten most beautiful Community Colleges in America, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity. Learn more at www.stcc.edu.
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The historic armory buildings make for a unique campus experience.
STCC prides itself on being the best educational institution in the region at preparing students for careers.
Since its founding in 1967, STCC has inspired more than 36,000 alumni.
Dr. Edmond P. Garvey, the principal of Trade High School and founding president of STCC, envisioned that the armory grounds should become a technical college.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 42° 6.404′ N, 72° 34.85′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Markers are about 200 feet SSE of the Armory building, on the Springfield National Historic Site and Springfield Technical Community College campus complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One Armory Street, Springfield MA 01105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forging Arms for Our Nation (here, next to this marker); Historic Legacy, Shared Future (here, next to this marker); The Military Presence (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Springfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Armory Square (about 300 feet away); Main Arsenal (about 400 feet away); From Arsenal to Icon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Also see . . .
1. Springfield Technical Community College. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Springfield Armory National Historic Site. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2017
2. Innovation Continues at STCC and Historic Legacy, Shared Future Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2017
3. Innovation Continues at STCC and Historic Legacy, Shared Future Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
