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Stearns Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Stearns Building

On the National Register since 198343 years
20th Century CommercialListed 1983Springfield

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About Stearns Building

Stearns Building, at 289-309 Bridge St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 24, 1983. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as 20th Century Commercial, as it does for 2 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Downtown Springfield MRA. 33 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗
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289-309 Bridge St., Springfield · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as 20th Century Commercial.

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Questions about Stearns Building

Is Stearns Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 24, 1983 (Register number 83000770).

Is Stearns Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 0.6 miles away.

Can you visit Stearns Building?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Stearns Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63790295 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.