Ammunition Igloo, Military ammunition storage in Golden, Jefferson County, US.
The Ammunition Igloo features a soil-covered concrete arch structure with rubble masonry walls made from basalt stone and parapet elements.
Built in 1940 at Camp George West, the Ammunition Igloo served as a strategic military storage facility during a period of national defense expansion.
The National Register of Historic Places listed this military storage facility in 1993, recognizing its role in American military architectural heritage.
Located at 15001 Denver West Parkway, the structure stands as a testament to military engineering practices developed for safe ammunition storage.
Architect George H. Merchant designed this fortified structure with specific materials and techniques to protect munitions while maintaining structural integrity.
Location: Jefferson County
GPS coordinates: 39.74250,-105.17278
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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