Be a Part of Springfield’s History. The Water Shops Armory is a 193,205 SF mixed-use, historic building now leasing unique industrial and office space with high ceilings and detailed architecture. The building was a part of the Springfield Armory and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is centrally located in the City and offers a prime location only 90 minutes from Boston, Albany, N.Y., and Providence, R.I., and is close proximity to I-91 and the Mass Pike.