Metro Center in 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 Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
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: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 42° 6.486′ N, 72° 34.641′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Metro Center. Marker is at the intersection of Federal Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south on Federal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Federal 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. Historic Legacy, Shared Future (here, next to this marker); Forging Arms for Our Nation (a few steps from this marker); Springfield Armory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Springfield Armory (about 400 feet away); To the Memory of George Washington (about 400 feet away); Shays’ Rebellion (about 500 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 600 feet away); The Military Presence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. Innovation Continues at STCC Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
