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Fillmore Armory

17 Sunday Jul 2022

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The Fillmore Armory, located at 35 West Center Street in Fillmore, Utah was constructed in 1937-1938 and is associated with the second generation of Utah National Guard (UTNG) armory construction. Even in times of peace, training was essential for soldier to be effective and prepared for active service during state and national emergencies. Due to the need for a space to perform drills and store equipment, the armory became a significant property type of the UTNG. During the early 1900s, few existing facilities could accommodate National Guard training, drilling, and storage for arms and equipment. Beginning in 1928, construction began on a second generation of armories in Utah meant to specifically address these needs.

Construction of the Fillmore Armory began with New Deal era funding as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. Initial construction employed mostly unskilled laborers. Local men supervised the project and used locally purchased building materials. Fillmore residents also donated funds and materials to install a hardwood floor in the building.

The Fillmore Armory was primarily constructed to house Utah National Guard artillery units, including batteries of the 213th Field Artillery Battalion (disbanded in 1967) as well as the 222nd Field Artillery Battalion. Members of these units would train in Fillmore and go on to serve overseas during the Second World War and the Korean War. Later, the 222nd would complete two deployment tours during the Iraq War. In addition to its use in military defense, the building has also served as a community recreation center and dance hall. Ownership of the armory was transferred from the Utah National Guard to the City of Fillmore in 2019 for continued public use.

Located at 35 West Center Street in Fillmore, Utah and added to the National Historic Register on (#100006003) January 4, 2021.

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Former Garland National Guard Armory

07 Wednesday Apr 2021

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This building was built as one of the National Guard Armory buildings that were funded in the New Deal Projects.

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It is now the City Office and Fire Department.

72 North Main Street inĀ Garland, Utah

Cedar City Armory

16 Saturday May 2020

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I haven’t been able to find out exactly where this was located, if you know please comment on this page or let me know.

During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940, 13 armories were in use by the Utah Guard includingā€ that in Cedar City.

The location of the historic armory is presently unknown to Living New Deal. The building has since been demolished.

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Spanish Fork National Guard Armory

12 Tuesday May 2020

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During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940, 13 armories were in use by the Utah Guard includingā€ that in Spanish Fork. The historic armory in Spanish Fork has since been demolished.(*)

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Nephi National Guard Armory

12 Tuesday May 2020

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During the 1930s, UTNG used federal money, often supplied through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), to build or expand a number of UTNG facilities. The WPA funded eight armories and several garage and storage areas for the UTNG. By 1940, 13 armories were in use by the Utah Guard includingā€ that in Nephi.

ā€œConstruction of the National Guard armory in Nephi will be furthered with $34,669ā€ in WPA funds, Provo’s Daily Herald reported.(*)

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Mt. Pleasant National Guard Armory

07 Thursday Nov 2019

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Mt. Pleasant National Guard Armory

Built by Architects Niels P. Larsen and G.W. Brand. This building was in bad need of repair and has now had a significant face lift and is a Military memorial. The building was being used as a community recreation center, but the property was in terrible shape.

With the help of a federal grant and professional artists Bryan Spencer, Dean Kleven, and Jason Quinn, the armory now displays a larger-than-life mural of seven U.S. soldiers.(*)

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