United Electric Co. Building / Old "Turnverein" Building

United Electric Co. Building, also, Old "Turnverein" Building. 73 State Street. , United Electric Co. Building , In 1912 the United Electric Company office building was completed by local builder Casper Ranger. The Beaux Arts brick and limestone building was designed by Boston architect Thomas M. James., The United Electric Light Company was one of the first companies to bring electricity to Springfield and played a major role in the City's growth. It consolidated with Western Massachusetts Electric Company to become the largest supplier of electricity in the western half of the state in 1942. United Electric sold the building in the 1960's., In 2017, the original facade was restored and incorporated into the MGM Springfield building., Old "Turnverein" Building , On your left stood the Turnverein Building at 79 State Street. In 1855, the German-American social club "Turnverein" was established. It gained prominence in Springfield and hosted many popular social gatherings. The members decided to build their own facility for their athletic, cultural and civic activities, and the Turnverein Building opened in 1885., Anti-German sentiments ran high in Springfield during World War I, and many members joined the American Armed Forces. The decline in membership and activities led to financial difficulties. In 1926, the building was sold to Springfield Co-Operative Bank and remodeled by architect H.L. Sprague, adding a new facade of brick and stone. . This historical marker was erected in 2018. It is in Springfield in Hampden County Massachusetts