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Springfield, Mass

Springfield is a city located in the southernmost central section of Massachusetts. There are many cities named Springfield in the U.S. but Springfield, Mass was the first. This is a city that is actually part of the Hartford, Ct metro region. The two cities are only around 23 miles away from each other.

The city got its start, like many New England cities, in colonial times. Settlers were looking for more fertile land, and they were looking for somewhere new to live, because disease was wiping out both settler and local Indian populations. The areas along the borders were rich with corn, and there actually was a corn trade in place. There was also meat packing started by the city's originator, William Pynchon. This was America's first meat packing operation for commercial sales. He also wrote a book against Puritanism, which was the first book to be banned in the Boston area. He also launched the first cattle drive westward. 

Springfield was also one of the first places where witchcraft was persecuted. As a matter of fact, Springfield is known locally as the "city of first". For example, it freed the last New England slave. It was active in supporting the abolition movement. Springfield was also the location of the America's first sleep car for the rail road lines. Springfield was the starting ground for the Republican political party. It was named after a local newspaper of the day. Springfield is where the famous guns Smith and Wesson was founded, and named after the founder of the guns. But what Springfield is best known for, is for it being the birthplace of basketball. It started at a local YMCA, which is now called Springfield College. Springfield is where visitors can find the Basketball Hall Of Fame. 

Springfield is known for its rich old homes, and it's very green. It's very diverse, with regard to the population. Many people like living here, and the streets here actually inspired the late Dr. Seuss' first book called And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. The industries in this city are about tourism, government, medical, trade, and education. It was and still is viewed as an economic center. 

There are several fairs and festivals in Springfield. There is the Basketball Hall Of Fame Weekend. It host awards, galas, and other festivities honoring those associated with basketball. There is the Hoop City Jazz Fest as well. This is a jazz fest that attracts many jazz and R and B greats from the past, and from the present. There is a huge St. Patrick's Day Festival Parade. For fun, there is the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast on May 14th.