American Legion Memorial Building
American Legion Memorial Building | |
| Location | 201 Poplar St. Atlantic, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°24′32″N 95°0′50″W / 41.40889°N 95.01389°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1939 |
| Built by | G.F. Construction Company |
| Architect | George A. Spooner |
| Architectural style | Moderne Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001121[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 2006 |
The American Legion Memorial Building, also known as Atlantic National Guard Armory, at 201 Poplar Street in Atlantic, Iowa was built in 1929-30. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1] Designed by Council Bluffs architect George A. Spooner, it includes Moderne and Art Deco architecture.[2] It was built by G.F. Construction Company of Exira, Iowa. The building served historically for arms storage, as a military facility, as a meeting hall, and as a sport facility.
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ James E. Jacobsen. "American Legion Memorial Building" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved March 27, 2016.