Buildings on Tour 2021

THE CUBIT

164 Race Street

Est. 2017

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The Cubit offers modern loft-living with spectacular views in a former wire-manufacturing building. Our lofts have open space plans, high ceilings, and amenities designed for comfort and convenience.

THE CUBIT COWORKS

164 Race Street -- Lower Level

Est. 2019

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Cubit Coworks offers a contemporary mix of coworking, meeting, and collaboration. We offer open-space tables, dedicated desks, private offices, conference rooms, phone booths, a relaxing lounge, and outdoor seating. Offices are tastefully designed, fully furnished, and include all the amenities you expect from a first-rate work space.

ARMOUR YARD

164 Race Street -- Outdoors

Est. 2021

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Armour Yard is a pop-up beer garden, event and social gathering space. It is a collaborative effort with Holyoke Craft Beer. Although not a permanent venue, the idea is to foster ongoing friendship, activism, and community in Holyoke.

MGHPCC (MASSACHUSETTS GREEN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING CENTER)

100 Bigelow Street

Est. 2012

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Provides state of the art infrastructure for computationally intensive research that is indispensable in the increasingly sensor and data-rich environments of modern science and engineering. Computers at the MGHPCC run millions of virtual experiments every month, supporting thousands of researchers in Massachusetts and around the world.

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Pre-register for guided tours:

11am, 3pm

**MGHPCC requires everyone visiting the facility present a vaccination card indicating that they have been vaccinated at least two weeks ago. See policy here.

HOLYOKE HERITAGE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER

221 Appleton Street

Est. 1984

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Holyoke's history is retold in the Visitor Center. The permanent exhibits depict water power, industries, and people's lives. Changing exhibits often include art, environmental, and cultural topics.

HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MGM CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE

164 Race Street -- 1st Floor of the Cubit

Est. 2017

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A 20,000 square-foot facility designed for hands-on training, community engagement, and workforce development. Two floors of the Cubit house four state-of-the-art kitchens, a bakery, dining room space, classrooms, a computer lab, and conference room.  The latest technology is embedded with video recording and live stream capabilities.

HOLYOKE MASONIC TEMPLE

235 Chesnut Street

Est. 1900 & 1920

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The building and association exist primarily for the purpose of providing a meeting place for Holyoke's Masonic groups.  Providing space for other civic institutions, fraternal orders, social or civic gatherings are important secondary purposes.

HOLYOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

250 Chestnut Street

Est. 1870. New Building 1902. Renovation 2013.

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Provides the residents of Holyoke with the tools and opportunities to improve themselves and their quality of life while promoting literacy, the enjoyment of reading, and life-long learning.  In its newly-renovated historic building, it provides equal access to library materials, services, facilities, technology, resources, and programs to meet the educational, informational, social, cultural, and recreational needs of residents of Holyoke and surrounding areas. 

MIFA VICTORY THEATER

81-89 Suffolk Street

Est. 1920 (theater), 1994 (MIFA)

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The Victory Theatre is a 1,600 seat Broadway style theatre opened in 1920 and has been derelict

since 1979. Seeing the inside of this building is an incredible experience.

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Guided tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

GATEWAY CITY ARTS

92 Race Street

Est. 2012

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Gateway City Arts is a venue for events, entertainment, dining, art-making, teaching and learning. Our primary mission is to build and strengthen community, culture and the arts by providing the space and infrastructure to do so. They will showcase The Famous Cafe, The Divine Theater, Judd's Restaurant, and the woodshop during Doors Open Holyoke.

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Pre-register for guided tours:

9am, 10am, 11am

**For the safety of our venue's staff and our community as a whole, GCA will be requiring proof of vaccination for admittance to Gateway City Arts until further notice. Results from a negative COVID test will NOT be accepted. In addition, masks are required to be worn at all times while at the venue. You may pull your mask down for eating or drinking only. Please bring your vaccination card, or a photo of it, along with a corresponding state or federal ID to enter.

HG&E'S ROBERT BARRETT FISHWAY

1 N Bridge Street

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The fishlift at HG&E’s Robert E. Barrett Fishway helps migrating fish over the dam each spring. It was the first and most successful fish lift on the Atlantic coast. It consists of two elevators or “lifts” which carry migrating fish up and over the Holyoke dam. Come visit and learn about the history of the Holyoke Dam and fishway.

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Guided tours at 10:15am, 11:15am

NUEVA ESPERANZA, INC.

401 Main Street

Est. 1982

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Nueva Esperanza Inc will lead El Corazón/Heart of Holyoke Placekeeping Project art installations tour to learn the history of Latinx/Puerto Rican art work and community engagement efforts. 

Participants will meet at Nueva Esperanza and begin the walk from there. Participation is first come first serve for the 90 minute tour.

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Guided tour begins at 1pm

BAUSTEIN BUILDING

532 Main Street

Est. 2016

Baustein houses a newly established artist and maker community on the third floor of the former American Thread Factory building. We have over twenty art studios filled with makers, artists and entrepreneurs. Please come visit!

HOTEL JESS

335 Dwight Street

Est. 1880

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The former Hotel Jess is currently vacant and in the predevelopment phase of a historic renovation project.  The proposed renovations include converting it into residential housing units and commercial restaurant space.  Come see it in its current state and enjoy unique architectural features reminiscent of its previous grandeur.

INTERNATIONAL VOLLEYBALL HALL OF FAME

444 Dwight Street

Est. 1978

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An independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring, preserving and promoting the game of volleyball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. 

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT HOLYOKE

444 Dwight Street

Est. 1981

The Children's Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance cultural awareness of all children through the arts, sciences, and the world around the.  The museum features participatory exhibits that invite interaction and programs which promote learning and self-discovery.

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Guided tour at 9am

H. H. RICHARDSON STATION

12 Bowers Street

Est. 1895

This is a historic building designed by H.H. Richardson in the 1800s. Richardson is one of America’s premier architects and this was one of the last stations he designed. Currently it is being restored but people are welcome to tour the structure and view repairs in progress

OPEN SQUARE

4 Open Square Way

Est. 2000. Mill 1 built in 1848

A diverse community of businesses in seven spacious, historically-significant brick and wood mill buildings. Gorgeous event space and retail spaces (Mill 1) and commercial spaces (Mill 4) are infused with gorgeous custom design, modern materials, and superb craftsmanship.

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM - CARRIAGE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER

238 Cabot Street

Built in 1868. Moved to Holyoke in 1874. 

An educational and cultural center owned and operated by the City of Holyoke dedicated to preserving Holyoke’s history and inspiring an appreciation of history and culture through educational programs, exhibits and special events.
DOH Special Event: View their beloved Frog Circus, browse our permanent exhibit, and stroll in the gardens.

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM - OFF SITE MOBILE MUSEUM

536 Dwight Street (City Hall Ballroom)

Est. 1871

Wistariahurst invites visitors to explore our mobile museum, WistariaHere. This traveling exhibit about Holyoke History offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the Paper City’s industry, people, and culture.

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM - OFF SITE CEMETERY TOURS

Forestdale Cemetery Entrance, corner of Sycamore St. & Pleasant St.

Est. 1860

Monuments, markers, crypts and crosses are but a few of the sights you will see on this insightful walk through Forestdale Cemetery led by Wistariahurst Staff and Volunteers on Saturday, October 16. Find out the history of some of Holyoke’s founding families, and learn some of the facts of death and dying in the
19th century.

This event is separate from Doors Open Holyoke.
Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased online at www.Wistariahurst.org. Ticket price is $15 and $12 for Wistariahurst Museum members, students, and seniors.

HOLYOKE ROWS, SUE ELLEN PANITCH BOATHOUSE, JONES FERRY RIVER ACCESS PARK

25 Jones Ferry Road

Est. 2000, built in 2008

Inclusive boathouse providing opportunities to enjoy the river in rowing shells, kayaks, canoes, SUPS and dragon boats. We offer a family kayak membership, an adult rowing team,  a middle school and high school after school crew, summer youth programs, adaptive rowing for people with disabilities and their families, a veterans kayaking and dragon boating program and so much more. 

MASSACHUSETTS ACADEMY OF BALLET

4 Open Square Way #403

Est. 2005

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Open rehearsals of their winter performance at 1pm and 1:30pm. Registration is required.

HOLYOKE MERRY-GO-ROUND

221 Appleton Street

Est. 1993

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The Holyoke Merry Go is located in Heritage State Park and is an antique carousel features hand-carved and beautifully painted horses.  The Holyoke Merry Go Round offers New England Families the perfect place for indoor play and family fun.  Inside the pavilion, the carousel is comprised of 48 magnificent horses hand carved by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

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The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is free from 12-4pm, made possible by Senator John Velis and Representative Pat Duffy. 

THE UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HOLYOKE

300 Appleton Street

Est. late 1800s

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An Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located in the heart of Holyoke, Massachusetts. They welcome and invite into their community persons of every age, gender, race, nationality and heritage.