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Lost Springfield, Massachusetts

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Overview

At the end of the nineteenth century, the U.S. Armory opened in Springfield, spurring rapid growth. With that golden age of progress came iconic buildings and landmarks that are now lost to time. Railroads brought workers eager to fill Springfield s factories and enterprises like Smith & Wesson, Merriam Webster and Indian Motorcycles. The Massasoit House Hotel, the Church of the Unity and the Daniel B. Wesson mansion once served as symbols of the city s grandeur. Forest Park grew into an upscale residential neighborhood of Victorian mansions. Join local historian Derek Strahan as he returns Springfield to its former glory, examining the people, events and most importantly places that helped shape the City of Firsts."

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781540214645
  • ISBN-10: 1540214648
  • Publisher: History Press Library Editions
  • Publish Date: February 2017
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
  • Page Count: 162

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