American Legion Memorial Building

American Legion Memorial Building
American Legion Memorial Building is located in Iowa
American Legion Memorial Building
Location within Iowa
American Legion Memorial Building is located in the United States
American Legion Memorial Building
Location within the United States
Location201 Poplar St.
Atlantic, Iowa
Coordinates41°24′32″N 95°0′50″W / 41.40889°N 95.01389°W / 41.40889; -95.01389
Arealess than one acre
Built1939
Built byG.F. Construction Company
ArchitectGeorge A. Spooner
Architectural styleModerne
Art Deco
NRHP reference No.06001121[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 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

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ↑ James E. Jacobsen. "American Legion Memorial Building" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
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