Former Biergarten building in downtown Springfield switches ownership for 2nd time 2 months; plans not revealed
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 05, 2021
The building at 1600 Main St., Springfield, once proposed as an International Biergarten, was sold in April 2021 to a new owner, marking the second sale of the property in two months, (Don Treeger/ The Republican)
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SPRINGFIELD The former International Biergarten building downtown, sold just two months ago by the New England Farm Workers Council, was sold again last week, with plans not yet revealed.
Ronald Krupke of 1670 Main Street LLC, who bought the property in February for $700,000, sold it last week for $800,000, according to records on file with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.
New England Farm Workers Council in Springfield faces $147,000 tax debt and continued delays in Paramount-Massasoit development
Updated Feb 14, 2021;
Posted Feb 14, 2021
The New England Farm Workers Council, which owns the Paramount-Massasoit block in Springfield, is faced with delayed plans for a $38 million redevelopment and delinquent taxes on multiple downtown properties. This photo was taken before the start of a groundbreaking ceremony at the former theater, also known as the Hippodrome, in 2019. (Don Treeger / The Republican file photo)
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SPRINGFIELD The New England Farm Workers Council is faced with delinquent property taxes and interest totaling approximately $147,000, coupled with continuing delays in a $38 million redevelopment of the Paramount Theater-Massasoit House hotel downtown.