Kennebec Arsenal, Military complex turned landmark in Augusta, Maine, United States.
The granite structures of Kennebec Arsenal extend along Arsenal Street, featuring eight buildings constructed in Greek and Gothic Revival architectural styles.
The United States Congress approved the construction of this military facility in 1827 to strengthen defenses against British Canada during border disputes.
The complex represents early nineteenth-century military architecture with its commandant quarters, barracks, armory, and laboratory buildings made from local granite.
Visitors can access the exterior grounds of the Arsenal complex throughout the year, although interior access remains restricted due to ongoing preservation work.
The granite buildings served multiple purposes over time, transitioning from a weapons storage facility to a mental health institute before its closure in 2004.
Location: Maine
GPS coordinates: 44.30833,-69.76944
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:09
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