For 150 years this cluster of red brick mill buildings on the Chicopee River served as the community's industrial anchor. The complex was conceived, designed and built by America's first generation of venture capitalists, the legendary Boston . . . — — Map (db m56051) HM
Top This monument dedicated by the citizens of Chicopee in honor of all who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War Two. This emblem with the spread eagle was awarded to all honorably discharged service personnel. . . . — — Map (db m54843) HM
Front 1861 Civil War 1865 The War Between the States A family struggle that reunited the nation From Chicopee 931 men served 72 lost their lives while serving their names are recorded on two tablets at the entrance of city hall . . . — — Map (db m54870) HM
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• Alton E. Phillips, Lieut. Co. E. 1st Mass. Cav, Died of wounds near Rapidan Station Va. May 4 1863
• Francis A. Bushee, Co. F. 1st Mass. Cav. Killed in action at Ashland Station Va. May 11 1864
• Benjamin F. . . . — — Map (db m198115) WM
Top-front "The Chicopee Veterans Organizations erect this monument to honor all who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War. June 1950 July 1953 Especially remembered are these 13 men who made the supreme sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m54844) WM
Dedicated to Lt. Gen. Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army by the people of Chicopee, Mass. on September 7, 1942 Born in house at this square June 2, 1845 Died September 5, 1912 — — Map (db m56053) HM
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• Alden Portger, Co. F. 10th Mass. Inf. Died in hospital near Washington, D.C. Oct. 7. 1861.
• George D. Justin, Co. F. 10th Mass. Inf. Died of wounds at Davids Island, N.Y. Aug. 22. 1862.
• Lucien Robertson, Co. F. . . . — — Map (db m198116) WM
Erected to honor his comrades and him who gave their lives. A war to win that you and I might live and be in this land of the brave and the free — — Map (db m56056) WM
The sycamores have survived hurricanes, floods, an industrial revolution and the onslaught of modern urbanization. These handsome trees were growing here in 1848 when the citizens of Cabotville petitioned the legislature for the right to . . . — — Map (db m56052) HM
This municipal government building, designed by Charles E. Parker, noted Boston architect, is patterned in architectural design after the famous Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. The unique tower is 147 feet high. Construction work started in 1870 . . . — — Map (db m198113) HM
Upper Plaque They, too, wanted only to live by the side of this Park and be a friend to man. Instead, off to war they went, by their sense of duty sent, in response to pleas, of peoples, forced to their knees. Some gave all they had others did . . . — — Map (db m56054) WM
A thousand battles of land and sea and air echo the glory of the valiant deeds of these men who gave their lives in battle. Because of them our lives are free. Because of them our nation lives. May we always honor their memory. Civil War U.S. . . . — — Map (db m56050) WM
Front - Top This campaign ribbon awarded to all who proudly served with the armed forces in Vietnam Front - Left Panel U.S. ARMY MACV 2/62 to 3/73 12 Infantry Divisions 367 units 1t Inf. - 2nd Inf. - 3rd Mech - . . . — — Map (db m54871) HM
North side CHICOPEE Erects this monument in grateful memory of all her sons who served on land and sea in the World War 1914-1918 West side DIED OF DISEASE Ralph Anderson Charles Bancroft . . . — — Map (db m54869) HM