Worcester National Guard Armory (1889)
The Worcester National Guard Armory at 44 Salisbury Street was built in 1889-1890 to replace the earlier Waldo Street Armory, which had developed structural problems. Facing what was then called Armory Square, the new Armory was designed by Fuller & Delano, who also later designed the rear addition of 1907. The building’s central tower was later shortened from its original height. In 1994, the Armory was renovated to house the National Guard Museum and Archives. It is also home to the Americal Division’s World War II Museum.
I was there from 1980 to 1985 as a 2LT/1LT with CSC, 1-110 ARMOR Bn I cannot find any references on the web to this battalion save for a picture of our crest (“Above Equal”) on the Mass. Nat. Guard wikipedia page. Can you provide me with any info/pics? This is merely nostalgic but I would like to be reminded of my youth in some small way if possible. By the way, when was that foto above taken? The building looks pretty good!