Metro Center in Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Historic Legacy, Shared Future

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

Historic Legacy, Shared Future Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2017

1. Historic Legacy, Shared Future Marker

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History and innovation coexist at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The armory complex now houses both the historic site and the thriving campus as part of an unusual partnership. The National Park Service and STCC jointly manage the site while ownership is shared by the federal government and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Explore the historic buildings and grounds to find out more about the legacy and importance of this unique location.

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The historic armory buildings provide a dramatic setting for this site's many functions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 42° 6.404′ N, 72° 34.85′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Metro Center. Marker can be reached from Armory Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Armory St, 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. Innovation Continues at STCC (here, next to this marker); Forging Arms for Our Nation (here, next to this marker); The Military Presence (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory Fence

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Springfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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.

Innovation Continues at STCC and Historic Legacy, Shared Future Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2017

2. Innovation Continues at STCC and Historic Legacy, Shared Future Markers

Main Armory building in background

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.