U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. Courthouse - Springfield
300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
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Completed in 2008, the newer courthouse, located in the heart of Springfield, stands as a civic landmark along the historic State Street corridor, contributing to the main institutional district of a city rich in history.
Property Manager: Renee Malloy
Public Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (except federal holidays)
Public Access: Screening, CSO guards
Amenities: Gym, Breakroom
Key Tenants: U.S. Attorneys Office, U.S. Bankruptcy Court; U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; U.S. General Services Administration
Parking and Public Transportation
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). Several bus routes pass by the courthouse. Several parking garages within walking distance.
History and Architectural Features
The site of the United States Courthouse is composed of three parcels of land purchased by GSA. Site acquisition of the three parcels was complex requiring demolition of the Tech High Annex, relocation of parking for C&W/Wallace Realty, and relocation of the historic Alexander House. To prepare the site for the courthouse, GSA relocated the Alexander House from State Street to Elliot Street. The structure was designed and constructed around landmark trees which range in age from 200 to 300 years old. These trees, a Linden and a Copper Beech, are referred to by the Springfield Court as the Citizens of Springfield.
Awards
2008 - U.S. General Services Administration Biennial Design, Art, and Construction Excellence Award; 2009 - Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Build New England Awards Program; 2010 - Lumen Citation for Impact of Interior Lighting on Exterior Presence, IES New York Lumen Award
Art and Architecture
The GSA Art in Architecture Program commissions the nation’s leading artists to create large-scale works of art for new federal buildings.
"Hills, Fields, River and Two Trees: Scenes from Western Massachusetts" by artist Ann Brauer. Commissioned in 2008. "Wall Drawing #1259: Loopy Doopy" by artist Sol LeWitt. Commissioned in 2008.