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Welcome to Fort Riley Friday as we take a trip back in time to explore Fort Riley's historic structures.
This week we look at Quarters 1 on Barry Avenue, also known as the Commanding General's house. Completed in 1888, Quarters 1 was designated as the Cavalry Post Commanding General's residence. During this time in Fort Riley's history, Main Post was home to separate cavalry and artillery posts. Quarters 1 Barry Avenue was built with limestone walls and foundation, wood and concrete floors and a slate roof. It features Queen Anne style architecture with Richardsonian Romanesque detailing. A third-floor balcony gave the commander a clear view of his troops drilling on the parade field down Forsyth Avenue. Today, 1 Barry Avenue continues to serve as the private residence of Fort Riley's current commanding general.
Pictured: 1 Barry Avenue in 1900, top, and as it appears today, bottom.
| Date Taken: | 06.16.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 06.17.2021 10:38 |
| Photo ID: | 6695213 |
| VIRIN: | 210616-A-YH536-002 |
| Resolution: | 1200x1200 |
| Size: | 938.69 KB |
| Location: | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
| Web Views: | 327 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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