National Register of Historic Places

Villisca National Guard Armory

Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa
Listed
May 17, 2015
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
15000227

About this property

The Villisca National Guard Armory is a historic building located in Villisca, Iowa, United States. It was built for use as a National Guard Armory between 1912 and 1913, and was also later used to host community events. In 2015, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Villisca had active military units as far back as 1877. Local citizens raised the funds to build the armory, which was completed in 1913. Company F participated in the Mexican Expedition, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War. The building was used for a variety of community events in addition to activities for the Iowa National Guard. It was used as the gymnasium for the local high school until 1959. Ownership of the building was transferred from the Villisca Armory Corporation to the State of Iowa in 1973, and in 2000 it was transferred to the Villisca Community School District. During the 2000–2001 school year it was used for classroom space when the present high school building was under construction. Subsequently, the building has been used for storage and various athletic functions. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

Location

316 E. 3rd St.
Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa
40.92960, -94.97702

Categories

MILITARYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Villisca National Guard Armory listed on the National Register?

Villisca National Guard Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 2015.

What type of historic resource is Villisca National Guard Armory?

Villisca National Guard Armory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Villisca National Guard Armory is recorded as the industrial era.

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