Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Springfield Armory
National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017
1. Springfield Armory Marker
The Springfield Armory (1794 — 1968) was the first National Armory in the United States.
It was an outstanding, innovative center for the design and production of military small arms.
Among its notable achievements are the Blanchard Lathe (1819) for the mass production of gun-stocks, the Springfield Rifles, and the Garand semi-automatic rifles.
Erected 1980 by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 42° 6.532′ N, 72° 34.707′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Federal Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at the entrance to Garvey Hall, Springfield Technical Community College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Armory Street, 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. To the Memory of George Washington (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Springfield Armory (here, next to this marker); Forging Arms for Our Nation
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More about this marker. Garvey Hall was an original building of the Springfield Armory. It now houses administrative and other offices of Springfield Technical Community College.
Also see . . .
1. Springfield Armory National Historic Site. (Submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Springfield Technical Community College. (Submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017
2. Springfield Armory Marker
The marker is the lower one to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017
3. Garvey Hall, Springfield Technical Community College
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
