Plantation Inn - Chicopee, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 09.822 W 072° 32.883
18T E 702549 N 4670862
Conference and banquet center at the Plantation Inn.
Waymark Code: WMBFAV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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The Plantation Inn in Chicopee, MA breaks with the conservative New England architectural tradition. Formerly the Shine Inn, this flying saucer shaped wing of the inn was built in 1960 and served to host special functions such as conferences and banquets. The circular dome, glass and aluminum walls, and cantilevered zig-zag roof are classic 1950's/1960's Googie design elements. You can see the dome as you take exit 6 off the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Type of Structure: Building

Upswept Roof / Folded Plate Roof(s): yes

Large Dome(s): yes

Large Sheet Glass Window(s): yes

Boomerang and/or Arrow Shape(s): no

Amoebae Shape(s): no

Atomic Model(s): no

Starburst(s): no

Exposed Steel Beam(s): yes

Flying Saucer/Rocket Shape(s): yes

Physical Address:
295 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA United States
01020

Web Address or URL: [Web Link]

If I knew, I'd be an architect: Not Listed
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