Indianapolis Arsenal Technical Schools West Residence Powder Magazine Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
Indianapolis Arsenal Technical Schools West Residence Powder Magazine Postcard. It later housed the R.O.T.C. headquarters, the Social Service Center, and the offices for "The Arsenal Cannon" publication. The lower image features the Old Powder Magazine, a robust structure built in 1866, notable for its many chimneys designed for ventilation. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage postcard showcases two significant historical structures of the Indianapolis Arsenal Technical Schools. The upper image presents the dignified West Residence, a grand building erected in 1867, which once served as the home of the Commandant. It later housed the R.O.T.C. headquarters, the Social Service Center, and the offices for "The Arsenal Cannon" publication. The lower image features the Old Powder Magazine, a robust structure built in 1866, notable for its many chimneys designed for ventilation. Originally used for storing gunpowder, it was later repurposed for R.O.T.C. uniforms and equipment storage. The postcard provides historical context, detailing that the Arsenal Technical Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, adapted these former United States Arsenal buildings (used from 1862-1903) for educational purposes, serving 7,000 pupils. The card was printed by the Print Shop of Arsenal Technical Schools, Indianapolis, indicating it was likely a local production to commemorate the campus's history and facilities. This piece offers a glimpse into the early 20th-century educational landscape and the adaptive reuse of historic military architecture, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Indiana history, educational institutions, or military heritage.
