Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Gasworks
Photographed by Marc Belanger, August 13, 2011
1. The Gasworks Marker
Built in 1856 as a gas holder and gas processing facility for the City of Northampton. Restored in 1986 by Robert G. Curran, civil engineer and native of Northampton. It is one of seven such existing structures in the U.S. and its restoration has brought statewide recognition.
The Gasworks was his last and most cherished project.
This plaque is placed in the memory of Robert G. Curran (1933-1987) by his friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 42° 19.008′ N, 72° 37.953′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. It can be reached from Old Street south of Crafts Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located behind One Roundhouse Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northampton MA 01060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor, in Pioneer Valley, and in Greater Springfield. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill River Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Northampton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northampton Remembers (about 300 feet away); West Main Street
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Photographed by Marc Belanger, August 13, 2011
2. The Gasworks Marker
Photographed by Marc Belanger, August 13, 2011
3. The Gasworks Gas Holder
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. 3. submitted on March 26, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
