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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide. The Basketball Hall of Fame was first incorporated in 1959 at Springfield College—the institution where James Naismith invented the sport in 1891—and in that year, the hall inducted its first class of members.

Located at 42.0937, -72.5851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Basketball museums and halls of fame, Halls of fame in Massachusetts, National halls of fame in the United States, History of basketball, Basketball venues, Sports museums in Massachusetts, Sports in Springfield, Massachusetts, Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts, Awards established in 1959

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the state of Massachusetts. It is led by Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell. The Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts was canonically erected on June 14, 1870 by Pope Pius IX. Its territories were taken from the present-day Archdiocese of Boston.

Located at 42.1053, -72.5853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street

And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street is a book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss and Robert Carington, first published in 1937. It was Seuss's first children's book, originally titled "A Story That No One Can Beat," the manuscript was rejected by over 43 publishing companies (precise numbers vary, even from Seuss himself, who counted 27 and 28) but was eventually published by Vanguard Press.

Located at 42.1022, -72.5781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Children's picture books, Books by Dr. Seuss, 1937 books

Dr. Seuss Memorial

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at The Quadrangle – an extraordinary cultural grouping that features three world-class museums and two regional history museums – the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden honors the world-renowned author and illustrator, who was born in Springfield in 1904.

Located at 42.1037, -72.5864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Landmarks in Massachusetts, Buildings and structures in Springfield, Massachusetts, Outdoor sculptures in Massachusetts, Culture of Springfield, Massachusetts, Visitor attractions in Springfield, Massachusetts, Animals in art, Dog monuments, Public art, Bronze sculptures in the United States

MassMutual Center

The MassMutual Center is a multi-purpose arena and convention center, in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Built in the city's Metro Center across from Court Square, the facility opened in 1972 as the Springfield Civic Center and was at that time considered to be the largest arena in the region. It was owned and operated by the City of Springfield and various management groups until 1997, when the city transferred ownership of the facility to the Massachusetts Legislature.

Located at 42.1022, -72.5869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sports venues in Springfield, Massachusetts, College basketball venues in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Springfield Armor, Springfield Falcons, Springfield Indians, Defunct National Hockey League venues, NBA Development League arenas, Convention centers in Massachusetts

Springfield Union Station (Massachusetts)

Springfield Union Station is an Amtrak train station in Springfield, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1926, as of 2010, Springfield Union Station was the fifth busiest Amtrak station in Massachusetts, boarding or detraining an average of approximately 360 passengers daily. Each of the top four busiest stations was in Boston; however, Springfield's Amtrak station (at number five) featured nearly 5 times the amount of rail traffic of Massachusetts' number six Amtrak station at Haverhill.

Located at 42.106, -72.5929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Amtrak stations in Massachusetts, Stations along the proposed New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Line, Union stations in the United States, Stations along New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad lines, Stations along Boston and Albany Railroad lines, Stations along Boston and Maine Railroad lines, Economy of Springfield, Massachusetts, Railway stations in Hampden County, Massachusetts, Railway stations opened in 1926

Symphony Hall, Springfield

Symphony Hall is a concert venue in Springfield, Massachusetts. Constructed between 1911-1913 and originally known as "The Auditorium," Symphony Hall is renowned as much for its "perfect acoustics" as it is for its Greek Revival architecture. It is part of the architecturally significant Springfield Municipal Group, and sits beside an ornate, 300 foot tall Italianate Campanile, which, in turn, is located next to Springfield's Greek Revival City Hall.

Located at 42.101, -72.5906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Memorial Bridge (Massachusetts)

The Memorial Bridge (or Springfield Memorial Bridge) is a reinforced-concrete arch bridge that spans the Connecticut River between Springfield, Massachusetts and West Springfield, Massachusetts, constructed in 1922. The bridge is owned by Massachusetts Highway Department and is located on Massachusetts Route 147. It spans 209 feet and rises 29.71 feet above the river.

Located at 42.0989, -72.595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges over the Connecticut River, Buildings and structures in Springfield, Massachusetts, Arch bridges, Bridges completed in 1922, Concrete bridges, Monuments and memorials in Massachusetts, Memorial bridges in the United States, Populated places on the Connecticut River, Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area, Road bridges in Massachusetts, Bridges in Hampden County, Massachusetts

West Springfield, Massachusetts Power Plant

The West Springfield Generating Station, also known by its corporate name EP Energy Massachusetts, LLC is a fossil-fuel fired power plant located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Station is a "peaking" facility, meaning that it primarily operates during peak electrical demand.

Located at 42.0957, -72.5957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Energy infrastructure completed in 1949, Energy infrastructure completed in 1957, Energy infrastructure completed in 1969, Oil-fired power stations in Massachusetts, Natural gas-fired power stations in Massachusetts, Industrial buildings and structures in Massachusetts, West Springfield, Massachusetts

Mulberry Street (Springfield, Massachusetts)

Mulberry Street is a historic street and tourist destination in Springfield, Massachusetts. Made famous by Dr. Seuss' first children's book And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, the street is less than one mile from Springfield's Metro Center neighborhood, the Springfield Armory, and The Quadrangle. It is also less than one mile southwest of Dr. Seuss' boyhood home on Fairfield Street.

Located at 42.1022, -72.5781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Dr. Seuss, Transportation in Springfield, Massachusetts, Historic districts in Massachusetts, Culture of Springfield, Massachusetts

Connecticut River Walk Park

The Connecticut River Walk is partially constructed park and bikeway in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, along the banks of New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. Currently, Springfield's section of this park is 3.7 miles long, running from Chicopee, Massachusetts to the South End Bridge in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Located at 42.0981, -72.5906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Parks in Springfield, Massachusetts

List of tallest buildings in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, features relatively few skyscrapers compared its peer cities due to a 1908 Massachusetts state law limiting the city's building height to 125', which remained in effect until 1970.

Located at 42.1019, -72.5892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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