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The oldest of the standing armories in RI was built in 1835 and the newest in 1928. Brick and granite, wood and stone - these 18 armories have survived through times where lesser architecture would have failed - over half of the existing buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Besides their military missions to safely store arms and to provide homes for military units, Rhode Island's armories have a close attachment to the state's citizenry. From dances and meetings to circuses with Tom Thumb, voting, polio clinics, car shows, State Inauguration Balls - and home to the fast break in basketball, the armories have welcomed the people of Rhode Island. This presentation includes colored overhead pictures and a touch of humor.
Roberta Mudge Humble is Professor of English and Technical Communications at CCRI. She is editor of the newsletter for the RI Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and author of numerous textbooks, and several other books including The Historic Armories of Rhode Island (2000) and The Right to Crow - a Look at Rhode Island's Firsts, Bests, & Uniques. (2006).
Needs: can bring overhead projector and screen but would appreciate screen (and projector) if you have them; need extension cord for projector. Can bring The Historic Armories of Rhode Island†to sell