The interior of quarters one can host approximately 100 guests, the grounds can accommodate up to 400. Located on the mississippi river, arsenal island is an island of 946 acres. From the beginning, rodman proposed a large house that would serve as a place for distinguished visitors. Civil war, the arsenal was used to refurbish civil war. Take advantage of the hotel location within the district of rock island to visit the festivals and events happening here. Abraham lincoln signed legislation to create rock island arsenal, envisioning a supply and maintenance facility. This is the former generals home on rock island arsenal. Rock island was a governmentowned island in the mississippi river between davenport, iowa, and rock island and moline, illinois. One in particular, the rock island arsenal joint manufacturing and technology center, finds this to be a large problem among its publics. Media in category quarters one rock island arsenal the following 37 files are in this category, out of 37 total. You are making history everyday at jmc, tell your command historian. In november 2007, a three year commitment established riajmtc as organic source for small arms components.
In 1862, the island was converted into an union arsenal. After the civil war, rock island became home to a great national arsenal. We are a paranormal group from the quad cities formed in 2006 and we now have only 2 original members remaining our main. The island was 3 miles long and 12 mile wide, with a solid foundation of limestone rock. A quarters one arsenal rock island paranormal investigation will take place this saturday jan 11 from 5 8 p. Quarters one consists of over 20,000 square feet, and about 50 rooms. Quarters 1 is the second largest singlefamily government residence only dwarfed by the white house.
In addition to our lovely clubhouse, we are now able to utilize the historic quarters one and beautiful mississippi riverfront lawn. 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. Quarters one is the former residence of 38 senior officers assigned to rock island arsenal. Gamble returns to ria to take command of asc article.
Building remains legacy to ri mans ancestor local news. 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. The site serves as an ordinance and equipment manufacturing location for the armed forces. 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. From the centennial expressway 1st avenue, take the rock island arsenal viaduct. The illinois paranormal research team will conduct an investigation starting at 7 p. Rock island arsenal, illinois the former deputy commanding general of the u. In his vision, quarters one would always be both a home and a public building.
At the first light continue straight to the guardhouse, you will be on beck avenue. It served as a union prison and later as a manufacturer of weapons. 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. Quarters one rock island, illinois november 7, 2009. Rock island arsenal museum 2020 all you need to know before. Rock island arsenal, coin collecting books, coin values, challenge coins, schools. 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. Quarters one mansion wedding engagement pictures in the. 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.
At 51 rooms and 21,965 square feet, quarters one is the secondlargest federal residence in. The black hawk war of 1832 col davenport house website corps of engineers mississippi river visitor center. Army sustainment command has returned here to serve as ascs top leader. Rock island national cemetery was established within the confines of the u. 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. It is home of first army headquarters, and the us armys center of excellence for additive manufacturing. Quarters one on rock island arsenal joint munitions command.
Civil war, the reservation was designated rock island arsenal by act of congress. Visit colonel davenport house on your trip to rock island. Corps of engineers, rock island district after the u. The army sustainment command asc historian will give a talk beginning at 6 p. Thomas rodman, then commander of the rock island arsenal and original constructor of the home itself.
Highlights of the rock island arsenal association of the united. Rock island arsenal museum 2020 all you need to know. Quarters one on rock island arsenal is an established and recognizable landmark. Published by the us army sustainment command history office in 2008, third edition.
The small arms and gages ipt is the newest focus factory in riajmtc. Michael lee davis of rock island sees the handiwork of one of his ancestors each time hes at the rock island arsenal. Primary and secondary research combined here explains why the ria. 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. 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. He sees it when he goes by the clock tower, completed in 1867, and quarters.
Quarters one on rock island arsenal is an established and recognizable landmark in the. Its going to be late this summer at quarters one mansion on rock island arsenal island. 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. Rodman came to rock island arsenal, he redesigned the arsenal on a grand scale. 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. So it makes sense that the 56yearold military historian has produced the first commercial book about the. Quarters one, rock island arsenal, rock island, il. George eaton, of davenport, is an army veteran who is fascinated by history. Rock island arsenal joint manufacturing and technology. It will be a classy, small outdoor ceremony with a hint of vintage. The three story brick bracketed style mansion, approached by way of the treelined talcott avenue originally known as main avenue overlooks the. Front page from quarters120126 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 of the mississippi river. From 1955 to 2008, it was the home of the commanding general of the senior mission command headquartered at rock island arsenal. 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. This island today is the largest governmentowned weapons manufacturing arsenal in. In peace and in war 1898 tillinghast, benjamin franklin on. 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. If this book encourages any readers to develop their own ideas. This resource guide is for members of the us military community at rock island arsenal including service members, family members, civilian personnel, and retirees. These hours are for the office that books historic quarters one, not the house itself. Holiday inn rock island quad cities book hotels online. Rock island arsenal is located on arsenal island on the mississippi river between davenport, iowa and rock island, illinois.
Quarters one on rock island arsenal, first army, hardcover. The arsenal produced similar products over 25 years ago. Kingsbury designed and built 3 buildings there in 1862. The first large gathering there was a funeral in 1871 for gen. 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. An aerial view of rock island arsenal quarters 1 with the government bridge in the background rock island. Rodman received permission to build a home on rock island arsenal in early 1869. Kingsbury, designed and built the clock tower building which remains today as the headquarters of the u.
If this book encourages any readers to develop their own. Were taking you over to a different website and it may have a different privacy policy than ours. Follow beck until you reach gillespie street, turn left. 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. Rock island arsenal model 1903 rifle was one of the small arms produced at rock island arsenal.
Rock island arsenal was established in 1816 when fort armstrong was built. Located in a residential district on the islands northcentral shore, the buildings reflected a general italianate detailing of the arsenals commanding officers. Quarters one is considered the secondlargest singlefamily government residence after the white house. It made everything soldiers needed and supplied saddles, rifles, canteens, haversacks, artillery, tanks, and ammunition to the army on the. Now, quarters one is about to get a new lease on life. It was the home of the commanding officer of rock island arsenal from 1872 to 1955. Step back into yesteryear when you visit the arsenal.
For more than 6 years, quarters one on rock island arsenal served as the family residence of. It included a book and tickets to tour the colonel davenport house on arsenal island. Arsenal located on rock island in the mississippi river near the cities of davenport, iowa, and moline, ill. During the civil war, arsenal island was home to a confederate prison camp, the rock island prison barracks. Arsenal island golf clubhouse, 1838 gillespie st, rock. See more ideas about rock island arsenal, rock island and arsenal. Quarters one, the lock and dam, and the davenport house. Notable products created at rock island include the m198 and m119 towed howitzers and the m1a1 gun mount.
Review of haunted quarters one located on the rock island. A history of the housequarters onebuilt on rock island arsenal by bg thomas j. Visit colonel davenport house in united states and tour many such museums at inspirock. Once on the island, you will feel like you have entered a small city. From 18631865, over 12,000 confederate prisoners were. Quarters one is the former residence of the highestranking officer on the rock island arsenal in rock. Rock island arsenal, rock island ticket price timings. Ri has a long history, going back into the early 1800s. The site on the island for the prison was at the center of the north. It has a full basement, three floors, and a watch tower. Quarters one on rock island arsenal misunderstandings to massacres.
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