Central to the purpose for New England Public Media is the creation of the robust multi-media organization that brought together the strength of NEPR and WGBY. Since 2019, we have been united to serve the needs of western New England — even though we have not yet been able to physically work in the same space. (Thank you, COVID-19!)
But, with renovations happening right now at 44 Hampden St., that is about to change. The prior home of WGBY is being transformed into a state-of-the art multimedia facility that will be a jewel in downtown Springfield.
With new studio spaces, editing suites, collaboration hubs, education facilities, and a gorgeous new community space, we will soon be able to collaborate on a whole new level, and welcome the community as never before.
As the renovations progress, we will add more images to document our progress.
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— Stairwell before 20220110_125134.jpg
First floor stairwell
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— Lobby entrance no stairs 20220113_142322.jpg
Lobby entrance, stairs removed
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— top of stairs 2nd floor looking left 20220103_143513.jpg
Second floor from top of the stairs
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— 20220301_150415 2nd floor just outside old Partyka room.jpg
Second floor looking out on Hampden Street
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— 20220204_134747 3rd floor looking south east.jpg
Third floor looking southeast
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— 3rd floor minus all walls 20211230_142454.jpg
Third floor, walls removed
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— 20220224_151711 Another angle business office to stairwell.jpg
Up on the roof
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— 20220615_150145 South end of 3rd floor carpet and vinyl combo.jpg
3rd floor carpet and vinyl flooring June
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— 20220706_143319 3rd floor skylights and new ceiling aspects.jpg
Third floor skylight and new ceiling July
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— 20220811_143947 Radio control room to studio view.jpg
Radio control room August
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— 20220819_144428 Kitchen area getting installed and established in old set storage area.jpg
Kitchen area August
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— 20220805_102922 Studio B, Northeast looking Southwest.jpg
Studio B August
