Historic Structure Report: Springfield Armory (Bldgs. Nos. 5 & 6)

Lee, James

For nearly two centuries, the US Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world's largest historic US military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings, and landscapes. Building No. 5 & 6 is one of several extant buildings that were constructed as part of the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. The purpose of this report is to document the evolution of the building, identify its significant historic features, and provide guidance for preservation of the building. The project included archival research at the local and regional level, and building investigation and research, all of which was performed by James Lee, Architectural Conservator, Historic Architecture Program (HAP). The project was phased over two fiscal years (FY 2011 and FY 2012) and culminated in the Historic Structure Report (HSR). In accordance with National Park Service (NPS) standards and as outlined in Director’s Order – 28, the HSR contains Part 1 “Developmental History,” which includes sections on “Historical Background and Context,” “Chronology of Development and Use,” and “Current Physical Description.” The HSR also includes an additional subsection to Part 1 in the form of “Character-Defining Features (CDFs) and General Recommendations” for Building No. 5 & 6. The sections on CDFs and General Recommendations will help guide the stabilization of, and appropriate repairs and improvements to the building. The report does not include a “Part 2. Treatment and Use” or “Part 3. Record of Treatment.”

Historic Structure Report: Springfield Armory (Bldgs. Nos. 5 & 6)

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