Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers, Greenfield

Name: Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers
Address: Greenfield, United States

#8 among attractions in Greenfield

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Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers

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Facts and practical information

Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers are a pair of mixed commercial and residential buildings at Main and Wells Streets in downtown Greenfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1913 and 1916, they are well-preserved and little-altered examples of period Neo-Classical commercial architecture. The buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. ()

Built: 1913 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 42°35'17"N, 72°36'14"W

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Greenfield United States

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Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: General Pierce Bridge, Poet's Seat Tower, Arts Block, East Main-High Street Historic District.

1.3 miE
Bridge
General Pierce Bridge, Greenfield
35 min walk • The General Pierce Bridge is a steel truss road bridge over the Connecticut River between Greenfield, Massachusetts and Montague, Massachusetts carrying Montague City Road.
1 miNE
Lookout, View point, Tower
Poet's Seat Tower, Greenfield
26 min walk • Poet's Seat Tower is a 1912 sandstone observation tower, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. It was so named to honor a long tradition of poets being drawn to the spot, in particular, the local poet Frederick Goddard Tuckerman.
~990 ftE
Art gallery
Arts Block, Greenfield
5 min walk • The Garden Theater Block is a historic commercial block and theater at 353-367 Main Street in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The Colonial Revival block was completed in 1929, and is home to the city's largest theatrical performance venue.
~1890 ftE
Neighbourhood
East Main-High Street Historic District, Greenfield
10 min walk • The East Main–High Street Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, High, East Main and Franklin Streets in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
~1210 ftE
Library
Leavitt–Hovey House, Greenfield
6 min walk • The Leavitt–Hovey House is an historic house located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1797, it is a prominent work of local architect Asher Benjamin, and a good local example of Federal period architecture. Since 1909 it has served as the home of the Greenfield Public Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers?

Nearby attractions include Arts Block, Greenfield (5 min walk), Leavitt–Hovey House, Greenfield (6 min walk), East Main-High Street Historic District, Greenfield (10 min walk).

How to get to Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers:

Bus

John W. Olver Transit Center (6 min walk)

Train

Greenfield (7 min walk)

Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers, Greenfield

Facts and practical information

Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

General Pierce Bridge, Greenfield

Poet's Seat Tower, Greenfield

Arts Block, Greenfield

East Main-High Street Historic District, Greenfield

Leavitt–Hovey House, Greenfield

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers?

How to get to Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers by public transport?