Springfield Municipal Group, 36 Court Street, Springfield, Hampden County, MA

Significance: The Springfield Municipal Group has, since its dedication in December of 1913, been the symbol of government in the community and a source of pride to her citizens. The twin facades of the administration building and the municipal auditorium (now named Symphony Hall) area of a Neo-Classical design with a 300 foot bell tower (campanile) between. All three elements front upon an elevated esplanade on Court Street which allows an uninterrupted view of the group. At the time of its construction and dedication, it was the only municipal group owned and managed by a municipality in this country.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-271
Survey number: HABS MA-1172
Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1922 Subsequent Work