National Register Listings in Hampden County, Massachusetts
1767 Milestones
Academy Historic District
Adams Apartment Building
Agawam Center Historic District
Al's Diner
Ames Hill/Crescent Hill District
Ames Manufacturing Company
Apremont Triangle Historic District
Bangs Block
Baystate Corset Block
Bellamy, Edward, House
Belle and Franklin Streets Historic District
Bicycle Club Building
Brimfield Center Historic District
Burbach Block
Burgess, Thornton W., House
Burt, Elijah, House
Cabotville Common Historic District
Caledonia Building
Calhoun, Apartments, The
Carlton House Block
Carreau Block
Chapin National Bank Building
Chapin School
Chester Center Historic District
Chester Factory Village Historic District
City Hall
Colonial Block
Court Square Historic District
Cutler and Porter Block
Day, Josiah, House
Dewey, Joseph, House
Downtown Springfield Railroad District
Driscoll's Block
Dwight Manufacturing Company Housing District
Ethel Apartment House
Evans Court Apartment Building
Federal Square Historic District
First Church of Christ, Congregational
First Congregational Church of Blandford
First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow
Fitzgerald's Stearns Square Block
Forest Park Heights Historic District
French Congregational Church
Friedrich Block
Fuller Block
Granville Center Historic District
Granville Village Historic District
Guenther & Handel's Block
Gunn and Hubbard Blocks
Hadley Falls Company Housing District
Hampden County Courthouse
Hampden County Training School
Hampden Park Historic District
Hampden Savings Bank
Hancock Apartment Building
Haynes Hotel Waters Building
Henking Hotel and Cafe
Hiberian Block
Holyoke Canal System
Holyoke City Hall
Hooker Apartments
Indian Orchard Branch Library
Ivernia Apartment Building
Kennedy-Worthington Blocks
Kenwyn Apartments
Laflin-Phelps Homestead
Landlord Fowler Tavern
Laurel Hall
Leonard, Capt. Charles, House
Longmeadow Historic District
Longmeadow Street-North Historic District
Ludlow Center Historic District
Ludlow Village Historic District
Maple-Union Corners
Maplewood Hotel
Masonic Temple
McIntosh Building
McKinney Building
McKnight District
McKnight District (Boundary Increase)
Mechanic Street Cemetery
Memorial Square District
Memorial Town Hall
Mills-Hale-Owen Blocks
Mills-Stebbins Villa
Milton-Bradley Company
Monson Center Historic District
Morgan Block
Moseley School
Myrtle Street School
New Bay Diner Restaurant
Norcross, William, House
North High Street Historic District
North High Street Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
North High Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Octagon House
Olmsted-Hixon-Albion Block
Outing Park Historic District
Page, Thomas D., House
Palmer Memorial Hall
Patton and Loomis Block
Patton Building
Polish National Home
Produce Exchange Building
Prospect Hill School
Prospect Park
Purchase-Ferre House
Quadrangle-Mattoon Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
Radding Building
Republican Block
Robert, Clovis, Block
Rose, John and Ruth, House
Russell Center Historic District
Sanderson, Julia, Theater
Sanford Whip Factory
School Street Barn
Smith Carriage Company District
Smith's Building
Smith, Thomas and Esther, House
South Congregational Church
South Main Street School
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield District Court
Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Springfield Steam Power Company Block
Springfield Street Historic District
St John's Congregational Church & Parsonage-Parish for Working Girls
St. James Apartments, The
St. Joseph's Church
Stacy Building
State Armory
State Normal Training School
Stearns Building
Swetland-Pease House
Thompson, Jacob, House
Trinity Block
Union Station
Union Trust Company Building
United Electric Co. Building
United States Whip Company Complex
Upper Worthington Historic District
Upper Worthington Historic District (Boundary Increase)
US Post Office-Holyoke Main
US Post Office-Palmer Main
Valentine School
Van Deusen, H. M., Whip Company
Verona, Apartments, The
W C A Boarding House
Walker Building
Wason-Springfield Steam Power Blocks
Water Shops Armory
Wells Block
West Granville Historic District
Westfield Center Commercial Historic District
Westfield Center Historic District
Westfield Municipal Building
Westfield Whip Manufacturing Company
Whitcomb Warehouse
Wigglesworth Building, The
Willy's Overland Block
Winchester Square Historic District
Wistariahurst
Worthy Hotel
About Hampden County
Hampden County Timeline
Hampden County, located in western Massachusetts, has a rich history that has shaped its development over the years. The county was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, including the Pocomtuc and Nipmuc tribes, before the arrival of European settlers. In the early 17th century, English colonists established settlements in the region, with Springfield being founded in 1636 by William Pynchon.
During the colonial period, Hampden County played a significant role in the American Revolution. Springfield served as a major supply and support base for the Continental Army, and the county became a hub of activity as the patriots fought for independence. After the Revolutionary War, the county experienced rapid industrialization, especially with the rise of textile mills and the development of transportation infrastructure like canals and railroads.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Hampden County continued to prosper as its industries expanded. It became a center for manufacturing and innovation, with cities like Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee leading the way in industries such as papermaking, armaments, and automobile manufacturing.
However, like many other industrial areas, Hampden County faced challenges in the latter half of the 20th century as industries declined and jobs were lost. Efforts have been made in recent years to revitalize the region through diversification and by focusing on sectors like healthcare, education, and technology. Hampden County remains a vibrant community with a mix of urban and suburban areas, preserving its historical sites while embracing the opportunities of the future.
During the colonial period, Hampden County played a significant role in the American Revolution. Springfield served as a major supply and support base for the Continental Army, and the county became a hub of activity as the patriots fought for independence. After the Revolutionary War, the county experienced rapid industrialization, especially with the rise of textile mills and the development of transportation infrastructure like canals and railroads.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Hampden County continued to prosper as its industries expanded. It became a center for manufacturing and innovation, with cities like Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee leading the way in industries such as papermaking, armaments, and automobile manufacturing.
However, like many other industrial areas, Hampden County faced challenges in the latter half of the 20th century as industries declined and jobs were lost. Efforts have been made in recent years to revitalize the region through diversification and by focusing on sectors like healthcare, education, and technology. Hampden County remains a vibrant community with a mix of urban and suburban areas, preserving its historical sites while embracing the opportunities of the future.
Hampden County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Hampden County is created in 1812
- Springfield, the county seat, is settled in 1636
- Westfield is settled in 1660
- Holyoke is settled in 1745
- Chicopee is settled in 1848
- Palmer is incorporated in 1775
- Hampden County experiences significant industrialization in the 19th century
- Springfield becomes known as the "City of Homes" in the early 20th century
- The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 causes significant damage to Hampden County
- Westover Air Force Base is established in Chicopee in 1940
- Springfield experiences a tornado outbreak in 2011, causing widespread destruction