Main entry:

Wiegers, Robert P., 1947-

Title & Author:

Missouri armories : the Guard's home in architecture and history / Robert P. Wiegers.

Publication:

Kirksville, Missouri : Truman State University Press, [2012]

Description:

xxii, 192 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-175) and index.
Discovering the armory -- Main street armories: the vernacular category -- Castle armories: the castellated category -- Depression-era armories: the art deco/WPA category -- Cold war armories: the midcentury modern and type 783 category -- Traditional revival armories: the postmodern category -- Architectural gems: the unique category -- The Missouri National Guard armory in history and culture.

Summary:

The armory buildings in most Missouri towns are the unheralded local face of the Missouri National Guard. Home to a part-time militia within communities around the state, the armories provide hallowed spaces to Guard members and serve the public in emergencies. Robert Wiegers presents a thorough look at the architectural and historical development of these buildings throughout the state. Divided into six categories based on architectural style, he includes 185 photos with historical data in this comprehensive inventory of Missouri's armories.

ISBN:

9781612480633 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1612480632 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
(ebook)
9781612480640
1612480640 (ebook)
9781612480640 (ebook)

Subject:

Missouri. National Guard Facilities.
Missouri. National Guard.
Armories Missouri.
Military architecture Missouri.
Architecture militaire Missouri.
Armories.
Military architecture.
Missouri.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 280203
Call No.: BIB 216716
Status: Available