The U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Historic Resource Study
Lee AS. 2006. The U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Historic Resource Study. National Park Service
Part One of this report covers the early history of the armory, from its inception in the late 18th century up through the War of 1812. Attention is given to the roles of such historical figures as George Washington and Meriwether Lewis. Part Two is a discussion of the industrial transformation of the armory. Some of the factors that led to a shift from a craft-based manufacturing system to a full-fledged industrial system are considered, as are some of the administrative reforms introduced in the 1840s. Part Two concludes with an examination of the devastating effects of John Brown’s raid and the Civil War on the armory. Part Three focuses on the destruction and abandonment of the armory property in the post-Civil War period. Topics covered include the re-use of armory materials and the site’s 20th-century railroad history. The report concludes with a section on the acquisition of the armory grounds by the National Park Service. The acquisition of this historically significant site will better enable the NPS to fulfill its mission of preserving and interpreting our nation’s cultural heritage.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Lee, Andrew
- Date of Issue
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- HAFE , NCR
- Keywords
- HFR 862, HFR00862, HFR-00862, HFR862, HFR-862, historic resource study, history program