Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company Building - Springfield, MA
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N 42° 06.074 W 072° 35.194
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This former bank building is a rare example of Art Deco architecture in Springfield, MA
Waymark Code: WMBF1K
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2011
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Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company building is a good example of Art Deco architecture. This limestone building is decorated with Art Deco sculptures at the roof-line on all four corners and on the granite frame around the front door.
The building was built in 1933 and changed ownership several times until it was donated to the Community Music School of Springfield. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
From The National Register of Historic Places Website:
Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company (added 2003 - - #03001118)
Also known as Community Music School of Springfield
127-131 State St. , Springfield
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Stephens, A.E. Co., James, Thomas M.
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Area of Significance: Community Planning And Development, Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function: Financial Institution
Current Function: Education
Current Sub-function: School
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