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Springfield Technical Community College Renovations Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield Technical Community College is located on the 55-acre Springfield Armory National Historic Site. In 1789, George Washington selected this site on the bluff overlooking the river for the nation's first arsenal, and the Springfield Armory was established in 1794 by an Act of Congress. The land had been used as a training field for militia since the 1600s, and by the 1780s was a major ammunition depot. In its 174-year history, Springfield Armory was the center for research, development, and manufacture of most of the small arms that American soldiers depended on, including the legendary Springfield Rifle. In April 1968, the Armory was officially closed, and in August of that year the Institute's name was changed to Springfield Technical Community College. An initial enrollment of 400 students and a faculty of 20 began what is now one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the Commonwealth, serving an increasingly diverse population. Today, the grounds are shared by the federal and the state government, as 20 acres of the campus are under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. This historic renovation project included modifications to ten buildings including designs for new interior and exterior accessibility and two building additions. Client State of Massachusetts Status Completed 1990 Size 10 Buildings 8,000 |
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