Boston Road, Springfield, Massachusetts
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Boston Road was Springfield, Massachusetts
' principal commercial corridor until the resurgence of Main & State Streets since approximately 2007. The Boston Road neighborhood is located on the eastern edge of the city, beginning about five miles from Metro Center. It is a medium-sized Springfield neighborhood, containing 727 acres plus rights-of-way and water bodies. Principal boundaries are the Boston & Albany Railroad to the north; the North Branch of the Mill River to the south; the Town of Wilbraham to the east; and Cobb and Methuen Streets to the west.
Despite the resurgence of Metro Center as a shopping destination, Boston Road remains a commercial stronghold, home to the 100% occupied Eastfield Mall
, various big box stores, a movie theater, and a branch of Hampden Bank
.] http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/planning/neighborhood-boston-rd.0.html
Just across from the above mentioned Hampden Bank, Springfield ciity parks including Five Mile Pond and Loon Pond provide places to swim, fish, boat, and picnic. The High School of Science & Technology and the controversially renovated Putnam Vocational High School are located in this neighborhood.http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/planning/neighborhood-boston-rd.0.html
The neighborhood also features numerous local and chain restaurants, not to mention a handful of independently-owned restaurants and bars. Overall, Springfield's Boston Road is one of the city's most eclectic neighborhoods, functioning as a car-oriented version of Metro Center. Whereas one does not need a car to shop and enjoy Springfield's compact Metro Center, a car is a necessity for use along Boston Road.
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
' principal commercial corridor until the resurgence of Main & State Streets since approximately 2007. The Boston Road neighborhood is located on the eastern edge of the city, beginning about five miles from Metro Center. It is a medium-sized Springfield neighborhood, containing 727 acres plus rights-of-way and water bodies. Principal boundaries are the Boston & Albany Railroad to the north; the North Branch of the Mill River to the south; the Town of Wilbraham to the east; and Cobb and Methuen Streets to the west.
Despite the resurgence of Metro Center as a shopping destination, Boston Road remains a commercial stronghold, home to the 100% occupied Eastfield Mall
Eastfield Mall
The Eastfield Mall is a shopping mall in Springfield, Massachusetts, and is currently owned by Mountain Development Corporation. Built in late 1967 by The Rouse Company, it includes three anchor stores: J.C. Penney, Macy's and Sears...
, various big box stores, a movie theater, and a branch of Hampden Bank
Hampden Bank
Hampden Bank is currently one of two banks headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, Established in 1852, Hampden Bank is a full-service bank that serves both families and businesses in Hampden County, Massachusetts, and in surrounding communities...
.] http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/planning/neighborhood-boston-rd.0.html
Just across from the above mentioned Hampden Bank, Springfield ciity parks including Five Mile Pond and Loon Pond provide places to swim, fish, boat, and picnic. The High School of Science & Technology and the controversially renovated Putnam Vocational High School are located in this neighborhood.http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/planning/neighborhood-boston-rd.0.html
The neighborhood also features numerous local and chain restaurants, not to mention a handful of independently-owned restaurants and bars. Overall, Springfield's Boston Road is one of the city's most eclectic neighborhoods, functioning as a car-oriented version of Metro Center. Whereas one does not need a car to shop and enjoy Springfield's compact Metro Center, a car is a necessity for use along Boston Road.