Watervliet Arsenal, Military manufacturing facility in Watervliet, United States.
The Watervliet Arsenal spans 142 acres along the Hudson River, serving as the United States Army's primary facility for producing artillery and cannon systems.
The facility began operations in 1813 during the War of 1812, transitioning from ammunition production to large caliber cannon manufacturing by the 1880s.
The Iron Building contained the Watervliet Arsenal Museum until 2013, presenting military artifacts and manufacturing processes to visitors through educational exhibits.
The arsenal operates under strict security protocols, requiring advance arrangements and proper identification for facility access through the Gillespie Gate entrance.
The facility received a $1.7 billion investment plan for modernization, while maintaining its status as the oldest continuously operating arsenal in the United States.
Location: Watervliet
Inception: 1813
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://wva.army.mil
GPS coordinates: 42.71833,-73.70861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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