Historic Structures Report, Part II: Master Armorer's Quarters (Bldg. 36)
Prentice JR and Franzen AW. 1965. Historic Structures Report, Part II: Master Armorer's Quarters (Bldg. 36). Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
This Historic Structures Report concerns the New Master Armorer's Quarters. The New Master Armorer's Quarters, located on Shenadoah Street in the Lower Town, is one of the most impressive buildings in the park. Because of its connection with the Armory, its accessibility, and availability, it is proposed to be used for a small branch museum telling the story of the Armory, Arsenal, and Hall Rifle Works. The production of firearms was the basic industry of Harpers Ferry and was the life blood of the town. The armory, rifle works, and arsenal buildings were destroyed during the Civil War. It is suggested that the museum exhibits deal with the various types and models of firearms, production methods, and with the other products of the Armory. The exterior of the house is to be restored to its historic period. The interior of the first floor will also be restored and the second floor rehabilitated.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Prentice, Joseph; Franzen, Archie
- Date of Issue
- 1965-05-17
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- HAFE , NCR
- Keywords
- Armory, Arsenal, Civil War, Hall Rifle Works, Lower Town, Master Armorer's Quarters, museum, quarters, restoration, Shenandoah Street