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The Hartford State Armory and Arsenal is the headquarters of the Connecticut Military Department. The Classical Revival (or Beaux-Arts) building was designed by Benjamin W. Morris, who won the architectural competition. It was was constructed in 1909 and consists of a three-story U-shaped Headhouse (offices) and a five-story drill shed.

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Hartford State Armory (1909)

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  • August 31, 2015 at 4:25 pm
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    Question – Are there any archives from former units of the National Guard in CT – 745th AAA Bn that were at the old Norwich armory?

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