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Buildings on Tour 2021
Doors Open Holyoke gives the public unique access to buildings within our city. The tours below were offered in 2021. Learn more about these buildings & businesses below. Click on their name to be directed to their websites.
164 Race Street
Est. 2017
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.
164 Race Street -- Lower Level
Est. 2019
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.
164 Race Street -- Outdoors
Est. 2021
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.
The Cubit Holyoke Kitchen
The Cubit Holyoke Exterior
The Cubit Holyoke
Patio at Armour Yard Holyoke
Taps at Armour Yard Holyoke
Table of flowers with Armour Yard logo
MGHPCC (MASSACHUSETTS GREEN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING CENTER)
100 Bigelow Street
Est. 2012
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.
Pre-register for guided tours:
11am, 3pm
MGHPCC, Holyoke
**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
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.
Visitor Center at Heritage State Park in Holyoke, MA
HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MGM CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE
164 Race Street -- 1st Floor of the Cubit
Est. 2017
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.
Signs on the building for the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute
The Cubit Building, housing the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute
HOLYOKE MASONIC TEMPLE
235 Chesnut Street
Est. 1900 & 1920
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 Masonic Temple, Holyoke, MA lithograph
250 Chestnut Street
Est. 1870. New Building 1902. Renovation 2013.
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.
Holyoke Public Library in Holyoke, MA
Nighttime at the Holyoke Public Library
81-89 Suffolk Street
Est. 1920 (theater), 1994 (MIFA)
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.
Guided tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Victory Theater Building in Holyoke, MA
92 Race Street
Est. 2012
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.
Pre-register for guided tours:
9am, 10am, 11am
Gateway City Arts in Holyoke, MA
**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.
1 N Bridge Street
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.
Guided tours at 10:15am, 11:15am
401 Main Street
Est. 1982
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.
Guided tour begins at 1pm
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!
335 Dwight Street
Est. 1880
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
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.
Baustein Building interior in Holyoke, MA.
Interior of the Baustein Building located in Holyoke, MA
Hotel Jess in Holyoke, MA
Hotel Jess in Holyoke, MA front view
Hotel Jess in Holyoke, MA
International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, MA
International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, MA
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.
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
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.
Children's Museum at Holyoke, MA
H. H. Richardson Station in Holyoke, MA.
Open Square in Holyoke, MA
The exterior of Open Square in Holyoke, MA
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.
Museum display at the Wistariahurst Carriage House Visitor Center in Holyoke, MA
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.
Mobile Museum for Wistariahurst at Heritage State Park in Holyoke, MA
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.
Cemetery tours in conjunction with Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, MA
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.
Holyoke Rows at the Sue Ellen Panitch Boathouse in Holyoke, MA
MASSACHUSETTS ACADEMY OF BALLET
4 Open Square Way #403
Est. 2005
Open rehearsals of their winter performance at 1pm and 1:30pm. Registration is required.
221 Appleton Street
Est. 1993
The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is free from 12-4pm, made possible by Senator John Velis and Representative Pat Duffy.
Carousel of the Holyoke Merry Go Round
Interior of the Merry Go Round in Holyoke, MA
United Congregational Church of Holyoke in Holyoke, MA