The Old Chicopee High School building islocated at 650 Front Street, between the two major population hubs of Chicopee Center and Chicopee Falls and is one of the finest examples of Collegiate Gothic/Neo-Gothic Revival architecture in Massachusetts. The school building was constructed in 1917from plansby architect, George E. Haynesas a central high school, a single building where pupils from all over the city could be educated. The population growth of Chicopee in the early decades of the 20thcentury necessitated additions and reworking of the spaces of the building, eventually outgrowing the building after WWII.In 1961, plans for a contemporary high schoolwere completed and this building became a middle school for the City of Chicopee. Architecturally, the building stands out for its siting and high-quality design. The main facade features a central clock tower which contains the main entrance. The use of brick with cast stone trim and the castellated parapet add much dimension to the large building. The City of Chicopee have done a commendable job maintaining this important landmark.