Native inhabitants
It is difficult to estimate the origins of human habitation in the Connecticut River Valley, but there are … See more

The Duryeas were joined in Springfield's automobile industry in 1900 by Skene, (which disappeared shortly after), and Knox Automobile, which survived until 1927. In 1905, … See more

• The Springfield Plan
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Springfield, Massachusetts
• Notable residents of Springfield, Massachusetts See more

The Springfield Armory
Then as now, a major crossroads, during the 1770s, George Washington selected a high bluff in … See more

The City of Progress
The City of Springfield, and, in particular, the Springfield Armory played an important role in the early Industrial Revolution. As of 2011, Springfield is … See more

Finance board: 2004–2009
Springfield began experiencing fiscal trouble during the 1980s; however, the city's finances nearly collapsed in the first decade of the 21st century with budget shortfalls of approximately $40 million. City and state officials … See more

• Lepore, Jill. (1998). The Name of War: King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity. New York: Vintage Books. See more