Elmwood, Holyoke, Massachusetts

Elmwood is a neighborhood in Holyoke, Massachusetts located to the south of the city center, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from downtown. Elmwood is historically Holyoke's oldest village; predating the construction of the Hadley Falls Dam, it originated as part of the 3rd parish ("Ireland Parish") of West Springfield, and originally was known as Baptist Village as Holyoke's first and oldest congregation is the First Baptist Church, formally established in 1803, but maintaining a meetinghouse since 1792.:108 Today the neighborhood contains many historic Victorian houses and about 510 acres (210 ha) of mixed residential and commercial zoning, as well as Holyoke High School, William R. Peck Middle School, Fitzpatrick Ice Skating Rink, and Mackenzie Stadium.

Elmwood
Top to bottom: Elmwood's commercial center, featuring blocks by George P. B. Alderman; neighborhood homes across from Laurel Park
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Coordinates: 42°11′45.33″N 72°37′28.32″W
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CityHolyoke
Wards3
Precincts3A, 3B
Settledc.1725
Area
  Total0.798 sq mi (2.07 km2)
Elevation
253 ft (77 m)
ZIP code
01040
Area code413
GNIS feature ID609000
MACRIS IDHLY.D
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