Gunn and Hubbard Blocks

Gunn and Hubbard Blocks
Location Springfield, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°6′27″N 72°34′40″W / 42.10750°N 72.57778°WCoordinates: 42°6′27″N 72°34′40″W / 42.10750°N 72.57778°W
Built 1830
Architect Unknown
Architectural style No Style Listed
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference #

80000474

[1]
Added to NRHP December 3, 1980

The Gunn and Hubbard Blocks are historic blocks at 463-477 State Street in the Old Hill section of Springfield, Massachusetts. Located across the street from the Springfield Armory, these are two of the oldest commercial buildings in Springfield. The Gunn Block (473-477 State Street) was built in 1830 by Elisha Gunn, who traded in goods from the West Indies. The Hubbard Block (461-471 State Street) was built five years later by Asahel Hubbard, an inspector at the Armory, as a real estate venture. His principal tenant was Jonathan Bangs, the operator of a local grist mill. As the 19th century progressed, the center of commerce in Springfield moved to what is now the downtown area, but these two blocks continued to serve the neighborhood's needs until the 1890s, when Winchester Square became more important.[2]

The blocks were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Gunn and Hubbard Blocks". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-10.