Willimantic Armory
The Willimantic Armory is an arsenal in Windham, Connecticut, built in 1913 in Tudor Revival style with castellated features. The main two-story building with its distinctive tower connects to a large drill shed where soldiers trained and gathered.
The community requested an armory in 1911, and the state approved its completion in 1913. After World War II, various military units including the 248th Engineer Company trained there until around 1980, when military use ended.
The name reflects its original purpose as a military training and equipment storage facility for the local community. The building stands today as a landmark that represents the town's historical connection to military service and civic pride.
The building stands on Pleasant Street and can be viewed from the outside, where its red brick walls and tower are clearly visible. Today it serves as a residential complex, so visitors should respect the private spaces and explore the exterior from the public street.
The building was designed by the Hartford architecture firm Whiton and MacMahon, which also created other notable structures in the state. Its conversion to residential apartments demonstrates how historic military buildings find new purposes in modern communities.
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