The Birch Bark Place Apartments are located at 630 Chicopee Street in the Willimansett section of our City. This Chapter 667 building for the elderly and handicapped has 72 one bedroom units of which several have been specially adapted for accessibility. All units enjoy private balconies. The building has a central laundry room and two community rooms for resident activities. This development is Project 667-8 of the Chicopee Housing Authority. Through its completion Chicopee had the distinction of being the first Massachusetts housing authority to complete eight Chapter 667 developments. This development was completed at the cost of $32,594.70 per unit.

The name, Birch Bark Place is an English translation of the Indian Name “Chicopee” An original oil painting, completed by a local art student, depicting Indian life on the banks of the Chicopee River, is located in the main lobby of the building.

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Birch Bark Place Apartments