Springfield Municipal Group

The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts, United States is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district. Consisting of a concert hall, City Hall, and a 300-foot-tall (91 m) clocktower, the Group is a center of government and culture in the city.

Springfield Municipal Group
Springfield Municipal Group, with Symphony Hall to the left and City Hall to the right of the Campanile tower
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Indoor theatre
Location34-36 Court Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42.101106°N 72.590116°W / 42.101106; -72.590116
Construction started1911
Completed1913
Height
Roof300 ft (91 m)
Technical details
Floor count4
10 (campanile)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Pell & Corbett
DeveloperA. E. Stephens Company, of New York
EngineerHollis French & Allen Hubbard

The Municipal Complex's architecture is a notable example of the City Beautiful style made popular by Daniel Burnham, an architect from Chicago, Illinois, in the early 20th century.

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