1920s: Construction of the Armory
The Armory was built at 503 West Clay Avenue with $50,000 from state funds and donations by prominent locals like M.I. Powers, Thomas E. Pollock, Charles J. Babbitt, and the Riordan family.
It was the first armory in the state and is currently the site of Natural Grocers.
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