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

Master Armorer's House

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

1. Master Armorer's House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1833, this building was located just north of the present Main Arsenal as shown in the picture. The nearby identical Paymaster’s House was located on the south side of the Main Arsenal. Around 1880, both of these residences were relocated, and the Paymaster’s House (Building 17) was later demolished. During the remaining 90 years of Armory operation, the Master Armorer’s house served as a variety of functions, most notably as an infirmary.

The Master Armorer supervised the technical side of Armory operations. When the Armory was under civilian management, prior to the advent of Maj. Ripley in 1841, the Master Armorers worked with a considerable degree of independence.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 42° 6.45′ N, 72° 34.95′ W. Memorial is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Metro Center. It can be reached from Federal Street. The marker is within the grounds of the Springfield Armory located on Federal Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Armory St, Springfield MA 01105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor

and in Pioneer Valley.

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: A "Magnificent Mansion" (a few steps from this marker); Hay Road

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Main Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); From Arsenal to Icon (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Springfield (about 300 feet away); Working for Perfection (about 400 feet away); The Military Presence (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Commanding Officer's House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

2. Master Armorer's House Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 22, 2013

3. Master Armorer's House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.