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This sign sits outside the Franconia Governmental Center and provides information about “Franconia Farm,” which was located on 191 acres of land purchased by a wealthy businessman named William Fowle. The land is located across the street from Springfield Mall.

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A Photo Tour of Springfield Landmarks

Local history in words and pictures.

There is history in our own backyard. While Washington, D.C. is only a few metro stops away, the Franconia Museum in Springfield, though small, offers a taste of local history that visitors are sure to remember.

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