Deming Armory
National Register of Historic Places

Deming Armory

Deming, Luna County, New Mexico
Listed
April 20, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001624

About this property

The Deming Armory (formerly known as the State Armory, now also known as the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum) is a historic armory in the United States, located at 301 South Silver Avenue in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico. The building was built for the United States Department of the Army in 1915–16, and is currently being used as the premises for the local museum in Deming. The armory was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1978 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

301 S. Silver Ave.
Deming, Luna County, New Mexico
32.26657, -107.75646

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Field, Seaman, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Downtown Deming Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
US Post Office-Deming Main
Civil War
0.2 mi
Luna County Courthouse and Park
Civil War
0.3 mi
Mahoney Building
Industrial
12.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Fort Cummings Fight (1863)
1863Indian Wars
12.3 mi

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When was Deming Armory listed on the National Register?

Deming Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Deming Armory?

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

What is the period of significance for Deming Armory?

The period of significance for Deming Armory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.

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