National Register of Historic Places

Court Square Historic District

Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 1, 1974
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74000370

About this property

Court Square is the central plaza and historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is located in the heart of Springfield's urban Metro Center neighborhood. Court Square is the City of Springfield's only topographical constant since its founding in 1636. It is bounded by Springfield Municipal Group of buildings on Court Street, MassMutual Center on Main Street, MGM Springfield on State Street, East Columbus Avenue, and features Elm Street and a scenic pedestrian-only walkway from the Hampden County Courthouse toward Springfield's historic Old First Church.

Location

Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
42.10065, -72.58898

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

First Church of Christ, Congregational
Industrial
0 mi
Hampden County Courthouse
Colonial
0 mi
United Electric Co. Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Walker Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Springfield District Court
Industrial
0.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Attack on Springfield
1675Colonial
0.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Court Square Historic District listed on the National Register?

Court Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Court Square Historic District?

Court Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Court Square Historic District?

The period of significance for Court Square Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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