Large Arsenal Foundation

Completed in 1800, the 2 1/2-story, brick arsenal building stored weapons made for the security and survival of a young United States of America. Lewis procured 15 rifles from this stockpile. They were the first and most essential weapons his ...

Large Arsenal

Serious problems plagued the weapons stored in this two-story structure built in 1799.

Floods and high humidity posed constant threats. Sparks from wood-burning locomotives presented a fire hazard. Inadequate storage space caused overcrowding and improper maintenance.

United States troops burned the structure ...