tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777320524993895057.post5309172863128871076..comments2023-02-28T06:05:39.199-08:00Comments on The Adventures of the Hikemasters: The Berkshires and Western MassachusettsThe Hikemastershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00247921774221355204noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777320524993895057.post-15974005301105420302011-04-29T23:14:23.934-07:002011-04-29T23:14:23.934-07:00Nice photos of the Springfield Armory!!
I visited...Nice photos of the Springfield Armory!!<br /><br />I visited there today and was just searching for photos.<br /><br />This morning I learned that the Springfield Armory was founded by George Washington in 1777, and controversially closed during Vietnam in '68 (because Defense Sec. McNamara thought that there was "too much military" in New England.)<br /><br />I know that you wrote that you didn't spend much time in Springfield, but if you visit again, I suggest checking it out for a full weekend. For example, I had no idea that the motorcycle, commercial radio station, gasoline-powered car, and modern fire engine were all invented in Springfield.<br /><br />I'm headed to Lowell tomorrow... I recommend exploring Springfield to everyone. It's got a lot of San Francisco-style houses and history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com