Follow beck until you reach gillespie street, turn left. Army sustainment command has returned here to serve as ascs top leader. Primary and secondary research combined here explains why the ria. The rock island arsenal is an army post located on the mississippi river between the cities of davenport, iowa, and rock island, illinois and is home of first army headquarters. This island today is the largest governmentowned weapons manufacturing arsenal in. George eaton, of davenport, is an army veteran who is fascinated by history. In 1863 an area was set aside to bury union soldiers who died while serving as guards at the large confederate prison camp established on rock island by the u. The first large gathering there was a funeral in 1871 for gen. Now, quarters one is about to get a new lease on life. You are making history everyday at jmc, tell your command historian. In addition to our lovely clubhouse, we are now able to utilize the historic quarters one and beautiful mississippi riverfront lawn.
The beautiful stone buildings, original homes of stone, the quarters 1, davenport house, lock and dam, arsenal factories, original bridge sites and more will give you ample fodder to experience the past. From 18631865, over 12,000 confederate prisoners were. Quarters one on rock island arsenal is an established and recognizable landmark. The three story brick bracketed style mansion, approached by way of the treelined talcott avenue originally known as main avenue overlooks the. If this book encourages any readers to develop their own ideas. A history of the housequarters onebuilt on rock island arsenal by bg thomas j. Quarters 1 is the second largest singlefamily government residence only dwarfed by the white house.
Quarters one is considered the secondlargest singlefamily government residence after the white house. The site serves as an ordinance and equipment manufacturing location for the armed forces. The subaltern officers quarters is one of three limestone residences for junior staff constructed during 1871 to 1874 under the rodman plan see also habs nos. Quarters one also known as building 301 is the former residence of the highestranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock island, illinois on the banks of the mississippi river. Rodman received permission to build a home on rock island arsenal in early 1869. This is the former generals home on rock island arsenal. The interior of quarters one can host approximately 100 guests, the grounds can accommodate up to 400. This resource guide is for members of the us military community at rock island arsenal including service members, family members, civilian personnel, and retirees. Rock island arsenal model 1903 rifle was one of the small arms produced at rock island arsenal. Quarters one also known as building 301 is the former residence of the highestranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock island, illinois on the banks. At 51 rooms and 21,965 square feet, quarters one is the secondlargest federal residence in. Rock island arsenal, illinois the former deputy commanding general of the u. Rodman came to rock island arsenal, he redesigned the arsenal on a grand scale.
The army sustainment command asc historian will give a talk beginning at 6 p. The site on the island for the prison was at the center of the north. Quarters one is the former residence of the highestranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock. Quarters one on rock island arsenal, first army, hardcover. It included a book and tickets to tour the colonel davenport house on arsenal island. The land had been set aside by congress since 1809 as a federal military reservation and did not become an actual arsenal until its first commanding officer major charles p. Building remains legacy to ri mans ancestor local news. Quarters one mansion wedding engagement pictures in the. See more ideas about rock island arsenal, rock island and arsenal.
Rock island national cemetery was established within the confines of the u. We are a paranormal group from the quad cities formed in 2006 and we now have only 2 original members remaining our main. One in particular, the rock island arsenal joint manufacturing and technology center, finds this to be a large problem among its publics. If this book encourages any readers to develop their own. Thomas rodman, then commander of the rock island arsenal and original constructor of the home itself. Quarters one on rock island arsenal joint munitions command. At the first light continue straight to the guardhouse, you will be on beck avenue.
Visit colonel davenport house in united states and tour many such museums at inspirock. From the beginning, rodman proposed a large house that would serve as a place for distinguished visitors. Arsenal island golf clubhouse, 1838 gillespie st, rock. So it makes sense that the 56yearold military historian has produced the first commercial book about the. Quarters one also known as building 301 is the former residence of the highest ranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock island, illinois on the banks. Quarters one, rock island arsenal, rock island, il. The small arms and gages ipt is the newest focus factory in riajmtc. Rock island was a governmentowned island in the mississippi river between davenport, iowa, and rock island and moline, illinois.
Quarters one rock island, illinois november 7, 2009. Its going to be late this summer at quarters one mansion on rock island arsenal island. Corps of engineers, rock island district after the u. Rock island arsenal was established in 1816 when fort armstrong was built. Check out our mardi gras inspired gumbo ya ya festival in june, ya maka my weekend in august, grand prix go cart races on labor day weekend, catch an outdoor concert during the summer months or take a walk along the bike path located two blocks from our hotel. Civil war, the reservation was designated rock island arsenal by act of congress. Quarters one on rock island arsenal is an established and recognizable landmark in the. In 1862, the island was converted into an union arsenal. Abraham lincoln signed legislation to create rock island arsenal, envisioning a supply and maintenance facility. Rock island arsenal, coin collecting books, coin values, challenge coins, schools. Army corps of engineers, rock island district, changes hands on friday, june 5, during a ceremony on arsenal island at historic quarters one beginning at 10 a. In his vision, quarters one would always be both a home and a public building.
Quarters one is the former residence of 38 senior officers assigned to rock island arsenal. Visit colonel davenport house on your trip to rock island. Quarters one also known as building 301 is the residence of the highestranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock island, illinois on the banks of the. From 1955 to 2008, it was the home of the commanding general of the senior mission command headquartered at rock island arsenal. Rock island arsenal museum 2020 all you need to know before. Kingsbury, designed and built the clock tower building which remains today as the headquarters of the u. Step back into yesteryear when you visit the arsenal. Highlights of the rock island arsenal association of the united. Rock island arsenal joint manufacturing and technology.
It has a full basement, three floors, and a watch tower. The black hawk war of 1832 col davenport house website corps of engineers mississippi river visitor center. Army corps of engineers, rock island district, changes hands on friday, june 29 during a ceremony on arsenal island at historic quarters one beginning at 10 a. The arsenal produced similar products over 25 years ago. Gamble returns to ria to take command of asc article.
The island was 3 miles long and 12 mile wide, with a solid foundation of limestone rock. It served as a union prison and later as a manufacturer of weapons. These hours are for the office that books historic quarters one, not the house itself. For more than 6 years, quarters one on rock island arsenal served as the family residence of. Rock island arsenal is located on arsenal island on the mississippi river between davenport, iowa and rock island, illinois.
Civil war, the arsenal was used to refurbish civil war. Michael lee davis of rock island sees the handiwork of one of his ancestors each time hes at the rock island arsenal. Quarters one consists of over 20,000 square feet, and about 50 rooms. Were taking you over to a different website and it may have a different privacy policy than ours. During the civil war, arsenal island was home to a confederate prison camp, the rock island prison barracks. Once on the island, you will feel like you have entered a small city. Notable products created at rock island include the m198 and m119 towed howitzers and the m1a1 gun mount. Quarters one, the lock and dam, and the davenport house. It was the home of the commanding officer of rock island arsenal from 1872 to 1955. In peace and in war 1898 tillinghast, benjamin franklin on. Quarters one building 301 gillespie street situated on the northern shore of arsenal island, quarters one is the former residence of 38 of the arsenals senior officers. Rock island arsenal, rock island ticket price timings.
First, let me say that a visitor needs to stop by the visitors center to get a pass onto the rock island ri arsenal army base. Rock island arsenal is not one large organization, but a house for many other armyrelated units. The rock island arsenal comprises 946 acres 383 ha, located on arsenal island, originally known as rock island, on the mississippi river between the cities of davenport, iowa, and rock island, illinois. Located in a residential district on the islands northcentral shore, the buildings reflected a general italianate detailing of the arsenals commanding officers. A quarters one arsenal rock island paranormal investigation will take place this saturday jan 11 from 5 8 p. Quarters one on rock island arsenal misunderstandings to massacres. Ri has a long history, going back into the early 1800s. It made everything soldiers needed and supplied saddles, rifles, canteens, haversacks, artillery, tanks, and ammunition to the army on the. The illinois paranormal research team will conduct an investigation starting at 7 p. An aerial view of rock island arsenal quarters 1 with the government bridge in the background rock island. Kingsbury designed and built 3 buildings there in 1862. Flood control effort book during the great flood of 1993.
Holiday inn rock island quad cities book hotels online. After the civil war, rock island became home to a great national arsenal. Quarters one also known as building 301 is the residence of the highest ranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock island, illinois on the banks of the. Review of haunted quarters one located on the rock island. Take advantage of the hotel location within the district of rock island to visit the festivals and events happening here. Front page from quarters120126 rock island arsenal. Arsenal located on rock island in the mississippi river near the cities of davenport, iowa, and moline, ill. From the centennial expressway 1st avenue, take the rock island arsenal viaduct. Located on the mississippi river, arsenal island is an island of 946 acres. It is home of first army headquarters, and the us armys center of excellence for additive manufacturing. The commanding officers quarters is still today one of the highlights of the watertown arsenal site, and remains virtually unaltered after over 100 years residence by watertown commanding officers. It will be a classy, small outdoor ceremony with a hint of vintage.
Published by the us army sustainment command history office in 2008, third edition. We two couples toured quarters one on arsenal island this summer since its not open for tours very often and purchased a membership to the davenport museum. Rock island arsenal museum 2020 all you need to know. Check out this short video that outlines the process for access then come and get your 1 year arsenal access pass so that all your future visits to the golf course and clubhouse will be.
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