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Holyoke Heritage State Park

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Holyoke Heritage State Park is history-oriented Massachusetts state park located in the city of Holyoke. The park occupies the site of the William Skinner Silk Mill, which was lost to fire in 1980,[1] and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Activities and amenities

A visitors center has exhibits about paper manufacturing and Holyoke's industrial and cultural past. The landscaped grounds offer picnicking and views of the city's canals and mill buildings. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, the Children's Museum at Holyoke, and the Volleyball Hall of Fame are also located in the park.[2]

References

  1. ^ "William Skinner Silk Mill". Digital Treasures. C/W MARS. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  2. ^ "Holyoke Heritage State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
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