About this property
The Colorado National Guard Armory, known commonly by locals simply as the Armory, is a landmark in Golden, Colorado. Unusual in its construction, it was at one time the largest cobblestone building in the United States. It was built in 1913 by the Colorado National Guard as an armory, quarters, mess hall and auditorium for the Guard's Company A of Engineers.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78000860. It was listed on December 18, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Colorado National Guard Armory listed on the National Register?
Colorado National Guard Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Colorado National Guard Armory?
Colorado National Guard Armory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colorado National Guard Armory?
The period of significance for Colorado National Guard Armory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
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