Red Shield Inn - Fort Lewis, Tacoma, WA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Red Shield Inn was built in 1917 during the initial building phase of Fort Lewis. I found very little information about what the building was used for. The name suggests it was temporary housing for visitors, however inside the courtyard is a memorial naming the building the "Graves Barracks". My guess is that it has served multiple purposes over its lifetime.

Currently the building houses the Fort Lewis Military Museum. You can visit the museum between 12 and 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. Outside of the building you will find a large collection of military ground equipment that is very interesting. In the central courtyard of the building there is a Huey Helicopter on display.

Before visiting you will need to first check in at main gate Visitor Center. Bring driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and your social security number to receive clearance to be on the base.

Street address: North Section of Fort Lewis. Tacoma, WA USA 98402 County / Borough / Parish: Pierce Year listed: 1979 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Recreation And Culture Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007 Hours of operation: From: 12:00 PM To: 4:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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