About this property
The Springfield Armory, more formally known as the United States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the United States dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. The site is preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts' only unit of…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000283. It was listed on March 24, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Springfield Armory listed on the National Register?
Springfield Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Springfield Armory?
Springfield Armory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Springfield Armory?
The period of significance for Springfield Armory is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1777.
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