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The Drama Studio hopes historic district designation enhances efforts to restore former All Saints Church in Springfield Updated 4:24 PM; Today 3:57 PM The former All Saints Church, seen here on Oakland Street in Springfield, has been approved as a local historic district. (Submitted photo / Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD The owners of the former All Saints Church in the Forest Park neighborhood area are hoping its newly approved designation as a single-building historic district enhances plans for a major restoration project. The Drama Studio, which owns and occupies the church property at 41 Oakland St., said approval of the All Saints Church Historic District by the City Council on Monday will help in its efforts to raise private and public funds for renovations. ....
Former All Saints Church in Springfield gets initial approval as historic district, with a nod to city founder William Pynchon Updated Mar 18, 2021; Posted Mar 17, 2021 The former All Saints Church, seen here on Oakland Street in Springfield, is being considered as a local historic district. (Submitted photo / Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD The City Council gave unanimous first-step approval Monday to a historic district for the former All Saints Church, noting a connection to Springfield’s founder, William Pynchon. The designation is being sought by the property owner, The Drama Studio, and is supported by the Springfield and Massachusetts historical commissions. ....