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 Administrative Buildings - Springfield Armory NP - Springfield, MA Posted by:  Lat34North
N 42° 06.492 W 072° 34.691
18T E 700235 N 4664628
Three small separate structures, one predating 1820, were joined in connected by a third story during the Civil War. At the same time, the tower was added to provide architectural balance to the Main Arsenal at the opposite end of the Green.
Waymark Code: WMMKEV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2014
Views: 1
Three small separate structures, one predating 1820, were joined in connected by a third story during the Civil War. At the same time, the tower was added to provide architectural balance to the Main Arsenal at the opposite end of the Green.
Primarily used for administration, Building 16 occasionally served research and light manufacturing functions. Later, Building 15, the former East Arsenal constructed in 1836, was enlarged join to building 16, enclosing the southeast corner of the complex.
Rededicated in 1984 is Garvey Hall in honor of STCC’s founding president, Building 16 houses the Colleges Administrative Offices and Admissions Center. Building 15, now Garvey Hall South, contains the General Studies Division, the Division of Continuing Education, and the Registration Center.
(Caption)
Overall view of Armorer Square Showing Main Arsenal in foreground with Administrative Building at opposite end of Green.
Agency Responsible for Placement: National Park Service
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): N/A
County: Hampden
City/Town Name: Springfield
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Year Placed: Not listed
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