U.S. Army Garrison, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey.
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Built in 1884 for the Senior Officer of the Post. In 1906 it was converted into Officers’ Quarters and in 1937 the W.P.A. remodeled it to be used once more as the Commander’s Residence.
(Military) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Built in 1884 for the Senior Officer of the Post. In 1906 it was converted into Officers’ Quarters and in 1937 the W.P.A. remodeled it to be used once more as the Commander’s Residence.(Military) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
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Dedicated To The Veterans Of Lake St. John
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