American Legion Memorial Building

The American Legion Memorial Building, also known as Atlantic National Guard Armory, at 201 Poplar Street in Atlantic, Iowa was built in 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1] Designed by Council Bluffs architect George A. Spooner, it includes Moderne and Art Deco architecture.[2] It was built by G.F. Construction Company of Exira, Iowa. The building served historically for arms storage, as a military facility, as a meeting hall, and as a sport facility.

American Legion Memorial Building
Location201 Poplar St.
Atlantic, Iowa
Coordinates41°24′32″N 95°0′50″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1939
Built byG.F. Construction Company
ArchitectGeorge A. Spooner
Architectural styleModerne
Art Deco
NRHP reference No.06001121[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 12, 2006

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. James E. Jacobsen. "American Legion Memorial Building" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-03-27.


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