University of Illinois Armory (Kenney Gym Annex), Champaign, Illinois
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| Title | University of Illinois Armory (Kenney Gym Annex), Champaign, Illinois |
| Description | 1402 with Springfield Avenue, Urbana. Kenney Gym was also known as the Military Drill Hall and Men's Gymnasium. The architect were Nathan C. Ricker and Nelson Strong Spencer. Since 1986, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
| Interpretation | The armory, built to free space for machine shops in the old mechanical building and drill hall, was dedicated at commencement ceremonies in 1890. Architect Nathan Clifford Ricker sited the new building at the head of Burrill Avenue, facing south toward University Hall. His engineering skill created a large space without interior supports. It has been used for military drills, dances, and as a gymnasium. Following World War II, it served as a student dormitory for returning servicemen. |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
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| Source | History in Postcards: Champaign, Urbana, and the University of Illinois. Willis C. Baker, Patricia L. Miller. Illinois Heritage Association, 1993. |
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| Temporal Coverage | 1890 |
| Collection Publisher | Illinois Heritage Association |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | IHA00189 |
| Date Created | 37470 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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University of Illinois Armory (Kenney Gym Annex), Champaign, Illinois |