Salem Armory - Revision history

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	*[https://www.nps.gov/sama/planyourvisit/salem-armory.htm Salem Armory Visitor Center] National Park Service website		*[https://www.nps.gov/sama/planyourvisit/salem-armory.htm Salem Armory Visitor Center] National Park Service website
	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/1356094~~?locg=63~~ Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, Jr., p. 73.		*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1356094 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, Jr., p. 73.
	*[https://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=97349 Essex County Armed Services Memorial] Salem Visitor's Center Memorial		*[https://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=97349 Essex County Armed Services Memorial] Salem Visitor's Center Memorial
	*"New tourist center to be a window on Essex County" ''Boston Sunday Globe'', Jun 19, 1994, p. N16		*"New tourist center to be a window on Essex County" ''Boston Sunday Globe'', Jun 19, 1994, p. N16

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	*The armory was also an important social gathering place for the citizens of Salem. Because the halls in the armories were often the largest halls built in urban areas, they hosted large gatherings. Salem Armory frequently served as a civic function hall, hosting dinner, dances, fairs and other gatherings. The [[Salem Cadet Band]] under the director [[Missud, Jean M.\|Jean Missud]] often played there.		*The armory was also an important social gathering place for the citizens of Salem. Because the halls in the armories were often the largest halls built in urban areas, they hosted large gatherings. Salem Armory frequently served as a civic function hall, hosting dinner, dances, fairs and other gatherings. The [[Salem Cadet Band]] under the director [[Missud, Jean M.\|Jean Missud]] often played there.
	*In 1982, the head house of the Salem Armory was destroyed by fire. The drill shed survived, and in 1994 it was converted into the [[Salem Visitor Center]], which is operated by the National Park Service. In 2002, the Peabody Essex Museum created Armory Park on the site of the head house.		*In 1982, the head house of the Salem Armory was destroyed by fire. The drill shed survived, and in 1994 it was converted into the [[Salem Visitor Center]], which is operated by the National Park Service. In 2002, the Peabody Essex Museum created Armory Park on the site of the head house.
	*The Essex County Armed Services Memorial was erected in this location. It is dedicated to the citizens of Essex County who served in the United States Armed Forces. There is also an 1801 Revere Bell as part of the ~~instillation~~.		*The Essex County Armed Services Memorial was erected in this location. It is dedicated to the citizens of Essex County who served in the United States Armed Forces. There is also an 1801 Revere Bell as part of the installation.
	*Salem was designated birthplace of the National Guard in 2010 by Gov. Deval Patrick, as Salem had an active militia since at least 1629. The country's first muster took place on the Salem Common in 1637. Maj. Gen. Joseph Carter, the adjutant general of the Mass. National Guard was there with Gov. Patrick to sign the bill into law on Aug. 19th, 2010.		*Salem was designated the birthplace of the National Guard in 2010 by Gov. Deval Patrick, as Salem had an active militia since at least 1629. The country's first muster took place on the Salem Common in 1637. Maj. Gen. Joseph Carter, the adjutant general of the Mass. National Guard was there with Gov. Patrick to sign the bill into law on Aug. 19th, 2010.
	*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.		*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.
	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.

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	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.

	~~Joseph Peabody House (Cadet Armory)~~
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	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.

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	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.

			Joseph Peabody House (Cadet Armory)
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	~~Joseph Peabody House (Cadet Armory)~~

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	*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.		*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.
	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.


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	Joseph Peabody House (Cadet Armory)		Joseph Peabody House (Cadet Armory)


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			Joseph Peabody House (Cadet Armory)

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			Second Corps Cadets Armory

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	*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.		*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.
	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.

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	*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.		*Prior to this large armory that was built in 1890, they used other locations. The Second Corp of Cadets purchased the Peabody mansion for use as an armory from S. H. Holbrook, physician. This mansion was built in 1819. It was razed for the erection of the new state armory.
	*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.		*They also used the third floor of the Franklin building at one point.







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