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Ligonier Armory

Ligonier Armory was an historic National Guard armory that was located in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, but was demolished during the late 2000s to facilitate residential redevelopment of the site.

History and architectural features

Built between 1937 and 1938 as a Public Works Administration sponsored project, this historic structure was a T-shaped brick building that was designed in the Art Deco style. The two-story front section housed a drill hall, with a one-story administrative section in the rear. Additions were completed in 1962 and 1972.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The armory was demolished in the late 2000s, and the site redeveloped with residences.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Joseph Burke, III; Christine M. Wilson (August 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Ligonier Armory" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-10.