Holyoke is city of about 40,000 along the Connecticut River is central Mass. It is part of the greater Springfield Metropolitan Area and definitely one of those cities that has seen better days. I asked the friends and family I was staying with, who live in nearby Chicopee, whether there was anything interesting to see in Holyoke. They answered, "Yes, the Holyoke Mall is great!" I am certainly glad I didn't listen because downtown Holyoke, while a little rough along the edges, definitely has a lot of potential. Hopefully, it will be realized.
Deserted train station
It's looking a little bleak, let's go to downtown proper...
Holyoke wasn't as deserted as it looks
There are signs of redevelopment/reuse of the old industrial sections, the building in the front here is now a Teen Center.
Ahhh...a little nature...
One last shot of city hall...
...this means the day's photography is over...
Tomorrow's destination...Chicopee and Springfield
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