Watertown Arsenal

description - Facing the North Arsenal and parade grounds in front. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; relation - Identifier - figure 6034

description - This was the Forging Machine Shop built in 1918. Building 331 facing west during wrecking for the Arsenal Mall, June 1982. Note the skylights lining the ceiling. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4460

description - North Storehouse, Building 212 during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. North Storehouse, built 1816, is part of the original quadrangle. The freestone panel is probably made of Longmeadow red sandstone. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4454

description - South elevation of the North Storehouse during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. North Storehouse, built 1816, is part of the original quadrangle. The freestone panel is probably made of Longmeadow red sandstone. On some maps this building is… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory; . U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4453

description - Barracks-Officers Club near wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June, 1982. Barracks/Officers' Club, 1905. In 1905 A.B. Murdough, a Watertown contractor and builder, completed Building 121 which was the barracks for seventy-five men. The two story brick and… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4452

description - Looking northwest from Building 212 during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. Not the railroad line used to transport equipment and guns but an internal rail to move armament or manufacturing equipment. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; relation - Identifier - figure 4451

description - North Storehouse, built 1816, is part of the original quadrangle. Sign at Building 212 during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. Sign warning of toxic liquids and who to contact if any odors are detected. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4450

description - Street signs on Building 221 during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. Notice the extra high and wide door for moving machinery. Also note the door on the second floor. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office..; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory; . U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4449

description - Built in 1917, this was the Mobile Carriage Shop, known as Building 32. Road sign commemorating former Commander Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski Laidley. In 1871, he assumed his final command, the Watertown Arsenal in Massachusetts where he was… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; Laidley, Theodore Thaddeus… relation - Identifier - figure 4448

description - Road sign commutating former Commander Rodman. It was built at a cost of $26,525 in 1847 and was used continuously until 1967 as a storehouse. Building 51 during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass..; )Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall -- Watertown (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4447

description - Note the date on the building - one of the original buildings for the "new" Arsenal. It was built at a cost of $26,525 in 1847 and was used continuously until 1967 as a storehouse. Building 51 during wrecking for Arsenal Mall, June 1982. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4446

description - Interior of the building. It was built at a cost of $26,525 in 1847. and was used continuously until 1967 as a storehouse. Note the arched windows to let in light and the arched door to allow large items to be brought in. Building 51 during wrecking… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4445

description - Exterior of the building. North Store House 212 during wrecking for the Arsenal Mall, June 1982. North Storehouse, built 1816, is part of the original quadrangle. The freestone panel is probably made of Longmeadow red sandstone. On some maps this… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Arsenal Mall (Mass.).; relation - Identifier - figure 4444

description - Seacoast gun carriage being tested, circa 1900. Gun barrel manufactured at Watervliet, NY. Carriage manufactured at Watertown Arsenal. Two to three stories tall. Since the United States commenced the rehabilitation of the seacoast defenses in 1888… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Seacoast gun carriage.; relation - Identifier - figure 4363

description - Full photo of the 8th Ordnance Company including the armored tank. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; 8th Ordnance Company.; relation - Identifier - figure 4333

description - Part of a larger photograph. subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; 8th Ordnance Company.; relation - Identifier - figure 4331

description - Standing in front of an armored tank. Part of a larger photograph subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory. ; 8th Ordnance Company.; relation - Identifier - figure 4328

description - Used for chemical analysis of surfaces. In 1975, the use of glass fiber composites in modern missiles necessitated the development of relectane Fourier infrared analysis and X-ray electron spectroscopy analysis to detect the onset, rate and type of… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics… relation - Identifier - figure 2923

description - Including lift to get the cannon ball into the bore chamber. Rodman guns were all nearly identical in design, with a curving soda bottle shape, the only differences being the size of the gun. They were all smoothbore guns designed to fire spherical… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass..; )Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; relation - Identifier - figure 2922

description - Radar unit attached. The Skysweeper was an antiaircraft gun used by the US Army and US Air Force during the 1950s. The Skysweeper was the first antiaircraft gun to combine the gun, gun laying radar, director (M10 analog computer), and autoloader on a… subject - Watertown Arsenal (Mass.).; Army Materials Research Office.; Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center (U.S.).; Materials Technology Laboratory.; U.S. Army Research Laboratory.; Skysweeper anti-aircraft gun.; relation - Identifier - figure 2921