Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory Explained

Historic Ashland Armory
Coordinates:42.1989°N -122.7119°W
Built:1912–1913
Architect:Charles Veghte, William C. Knighton
Architecture:California Mission, Castellated, Gothic Revival
Added:September 10, 1987
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:87001564

The Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory, also known as The Historic Ashland Armory, is an armory building located in the historic district of Ashland, Oregon, in the United States. It was designed by William C. Knighton, Oregon's first State Architect, and was built from 1912 to 1913.[1] The armory displays California Mission and Gothic Revival architectural styles and remains one of four pre-World War I armories in western Oregon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

It has been a cultural center, event space and music venue for the local community since the 1950s. It is also a commercial office space with over 25 office rentals.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory. National Park Service. March 25, 2014.