Westfield, Pioneer Valley city in Massachusetts, United States
Westfield is a city in Massachusetts divided by the Westfield River into two main sections. The area spans hilly terrain and contains residential, commercial, and educational facilities.
The city was founded in 1660 as the westernmost settlement in the Massachusetts Colony. In the 1800s, the original farming community transformed into a major manufacturing center.
The city is known for its university, which has educated thousands of students for decades and shapes community life. The campus buildings are spread throughout the area and create an academic rhythm that structures the year.
The river runs through the city and offers landmarks when exploring both sides. Visitors easily find access to public areas, green spaces, and different neighborhoods.
Whip-making brought the city major prominence in the 1800s and earned it the nickname "Whip City". This specialization made it a center for this labor-intensive craft tradition.
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Stanley Park
3.1 km
Hampton Ponds State Park
7.8 km
Tekoa Mountain
8.8 km
Great River Bridge
524 m
Joseph Dewey House
1.9 km
Mechanic Street Cemetery
458 m
Sanford Whip Factory
330 m
Westfield Municipal Building
693 m
Prospect Hill School
1.1 km
Westfield Center Historic District
267 m
Octagon House
628 mTekoa Country Club
2.8 kmThe Globe
3.8 kmShaker Farms Country Club
4.5 km
H. M. Van Deusen Whip Company
279 mEast Mountain Country Club
5.3 kmThe Ranch Golf Club
5 kmEpiphany
374 mWestfield is Fantastic
472 mHeroes of Westfield
999 m
State Normal Training School
372 mAngel of Independence
3 kmScenic viewpoint
6.8 kmLadder Rock
7.5 kmScenic viewpoint
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499 mScenic viewpoint
470 mScenic viewpoint
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