McKnight District iwas one of America's first planned residential areas and it was developed in the mid-1800s. Designed by James and William McKnight and mostly completed in 1910, the neighborhood has a quaint and historic atmosphere. In 1976 the neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll find the district roughly between Albany Railroad, Armory Street, the eastern railroad track, and State Street.
Located in Merrick Park, the Puritan Statue is a famous bronze statue of Deacon Samuel Chapin who was one of the founding fathers of the city. The statue shows a distinguished man in Puritan clothing, including a cape and a walking stick. The sculpture was created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s. The statue quickly became popular and the artist reproduced smaller versions of his work which are displayed in museums, art galleries, and other collections. Today, the Puritan Statue remains an important landmark in Springfield.
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The Walker Building is a historic structure built in 1898. Located in downtown Springfield, it is constructed in the Romanesque style of architecture. It became a part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 owing to its rich history.
A "recent" development in the old city of Springfield, Mattoon Street was developed in the 1870s as a two-sided street of Victorian single-family rowhouses. After about 100 years of disrepair and numerous vacancies, local residents took the initiative to restore this street by planting trees and adding brick sidewalks and vintage streetlights. The homes are today single-family units and the neighborhood is host to the Mattoon Street Arts Festival.
Built in the 1870s, Hampden County Courthouse is a historic building. The building used to look more like a castle than a courthouse, but alterations were done to make it blend into the city. The courthouse is still used today to for government trails and courts.
