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.
Master Armorer's House. Springfield Armory National Historic Site. 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.
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. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Memorial can be reached from Federal Street. The marker is within the grounds of the Springfield Armory located on Federal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A "Magnificent Mansion" (a few steps from this marker); Hay Road (within shouting distance of this 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 507 times since then and 16 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.
