Springfield Preservation Trust

Tonight, join us for the 2026 Springfield Preservation Trust’s Preservation Awards, taking place at South Congregational Church at 45 Maple Street. Parking will be available in the church parking lot on May 21. The event starts at 7pm.

This awards ceremony is SPT’s way of celebrating Preservation Month, which highlights the importance of historic preservation each May.

Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Tour of the church after the ceremony. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-preservation-awards-tickets-1987575935126 Photos courtesy of the Jeff Morgan, Rockstar Cinema, and Works Progress Administration.

Attend the 2026 Springfield Preservation Trust Preservation Awards at South Congregational Church, 45 Maple Street. Parking is available in the church lot on May 21. The event starts at 7pm. This is the perfect way to celebrate Preservation Month!

This awards ceremony is SPT’s way of celebrating Preservation Month, which highlights the importance of historic preservation each May.

The Springfield Preservation Trust Preservation Awards recognize those restoring Springfield's historic buildings. Each year, the Trust highlights properties that exemplify outstanding historic preservation work completed in the past year. Awards typically go to property owners who return buildings to their historic appearance by removing inappropriate siding, repairing or replicating original details, or restoring structures from disrepair.

Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-preservation-awards-tickets-1987575935126 Photos courtesy of Rockstar Cinema.

Fantastic tour today of the Hill Shops at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, led by guide Carl Steele. We explored the unique architecture and original uses of the buildings around the green.

Today’s tour was made possible by funding from the American Alliance of Museums and the National Park Service. Thank you to AAM, NPS, and the Springfield Armory NHS staff for making this an amazing (and free!) experience for the public.

The Second Saturday Tours series explores historic Springfield and is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and is generously sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. Gratitude to all of our donors, attendees, and members for supporting this important program!

Join us for the 2026 Springfield Preservation Trust’s Preservation Awards, taking place at South Congregational Church at 45 Maple Street. Parking will be available in the church parking lot on May 21. The event starts at 7pm.

This awards ceremony is SPT’s way of celebrating Preservation Month, which highlights the importance of historic preservation each May.

The Springfield Preservation Trust Preservation Awards recognize those restoring Springfield's historic buildings. Each year, the Trust highlights properties that exemplify outstanding historic preservation work completed in the past year. Awards typically go to property owners who return buildings to their historic appearance by removing inappropriate siding, repairing or replicating original details, or restoring structures from disrepair.

Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-preservation-awards-tickets-1987575935126 Photos courtesy of the Jeff Morgan, Rockstar Cinema, and Works Progress Administration.

Historic Building of the Week: Built c1872, this stunning Richardsonian Romanesque church at 18 Salem Street sits in the Metro Center neighborhood. Highlights include stained glass windows, a sanctuary hall, stonework, and historic architecture.

The brownstone church has been known by many names over the decades and features stained-glass windows from the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson, it serves as an early example of his distinguished Romanesque style.

Photographs are provided courtesy of Jeremy Casey and the brokerage SR Commercial Realty. Listing: 18 Salem Street https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/18-Salem-St-Springfield-MA/40178833/. Historic photo, circa 1938-39, is courtesy of the WPA Image Project.

In honor of Preservation Month, the Trust is featuring this historic church instead of a historic home. Historic buildings can be seen throughout Springfield, each adding to the city's unique character. Preserving these buildings is essential. Celebrate with us by attending our Second Saturday tour on May 9 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springfield-armory-hill-shops-walking-tour-tickets-1985857520301?aff=odcleoeventsincollection) or the Preservation Awards on May 21 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-preservation-awards-tickets-1987575935126?aff=ebdsoporgprofile)