Illinois National Guard Armory - Rockford, Illinois - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Rockford Armory was built in 1937 as a depression era W.P.A. project. The Art Deco styled armory was designed by firm of Bradley & Bradley. The armory was was used by the local National Guard units from its time of construction until 1998. Along with the many National Guard activities in the building the Armory was used often as a community center for many events throughout its history. The Armory is currently vacant however appears to be fairly well maintained.

Street address: 605 N. Main St. Rockford, Illinois County / Borough / Parish: Winnebago County Year listed: 2000 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Historic function: Defense, Recreation And Culture Current function: Vacant/Not In Use Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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