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Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory

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Ashland Armory (Ashland, Oregon)
Ashland Armory (Ashland, Oregon)

The Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory aka "The Historic Ashland Armory" is an armory building located in the historic district of Ashland, Oregon, in the United States. It was designed by William C. Knighton, Oregon's first State Architect, and was built from 1912 to 1913. The armory displays California Mission and Gothic Revival architectural styles and remains one of four pre-World War I armories in western Oregon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.It has been a cultural center, event space and music venue for the local community since the 1950's. It is also a commercial office space with over 25 office rentals.

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Ashland Oregon National Guard Armory
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