Hampden Savings Bank
| Industry | Banking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1852 |
| Headquarters | Springfield, Massachusetts , United States |
The Hampden Savings Bank edifice, located at 1665 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, stands as a notable historic banking establishment. The original occupant, Hampden Bank, which was established in 1852, currently has its main offices nearby at 19 Harrison Avenue. This Classical Revival style building was crafted by architect Max H. Westhoff in 1918. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Description and history
Situated in downtown Springfield along Main Street, this two-level masonry structure exhibits a Classical Revival exterior characterized by a grand entrance crowned with a pediment and Ionic pilasters that border the tall windows on the second floor. The architectural details are further enhanced by a cornice and an ornamental parapet.
Chartered in 1852 to serve the expanding railroad labor population in Springfield, Hampden Savings Bank initially shared facilities with Agawam Savings Bank until 1871 before relocating to the intersection of Main and Front Streets in 1899. The construction of the 1918 building, Westhoff’s inaugural purpose-built headquarters for the bank, represented a deliberate effort to solidify its institutional identity. By 1952, Hampden Bank moved its headquarters to 19 Harrison Avenue to accommodate growing business needs.