William Pynchon Memorial Building - Springfield, MA - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

The William Pynchon Memorial Building was named after the founder of Springfield. It was the long time home of the Connecticut Valley History Museum, one of the five museums that constitute the Quadrangle Museum complex. When the new Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History open across the street a few years ago, the historical artifacts, library and genealogical archives were transferred to the newer and larger museum. Currently, the interior of the building is being renovated and is not open to the public.

The two story, four gabled, William Pynchon Memorial Building was designed by Gardner, Payne, and Gardner in the Georgian colonial style. It was completed and opened as a history museum in 1927. The building displays the characteristic features of Georgian architecture. It has a central entrance with a split scroll pediment. Multi-pane windows with black shutters are arranged symmetrically on each side of the entrance. There are three gables on to roof. The façade is constructed of tan stone blocks with white granite trim. There are two interior brick chimneys within the roof between the central portion and the wings of the building. A columned portico is on the west side. A third wind of the building extends back to the north. It features a large interior chimney centered within the roof.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Quadrangle - Mattoon Street Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: William Pynchon Memorial Building 21 Edwards Street Springfield, MA 01103 How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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