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'''The Gray's Armory''' is an historical building in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] and was founded in 1837 as a city militia they were well-trained, drilled, and disciplined this is also one of the oldest remaining buildings downtown |
'''The Gray's Armory''' is an historical building in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] and was founded in 1837 as a city militia they were well-trained, drilled, and disciplined this is also one of the oldest remaining buildings downtown. |
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==History== |
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The Gray's armory building predates the [[Civil war]]. Apart from protecting the city during riots or civil disturbances, the Cleveland Gray’s armory has been long known for hosting the city's premiere social events. Grays Armory has been witness to a long tradition of patriotism and public service.Cleveland sent them proudly to fight in every major American conflict from the civil war through [[World War I]]. The Grays Armory earned repute as an exclusive venue right from the beginning during the celebrations for Cleveland's Centennial (1896). Grays Armory events went way beyond the customary military balls and band concerts typical during that era. This building was originally built to house weapons and provides a drill hall for the militia; this edifice quickly evolved into a vital community center for turn-of-the century Clevelanders. |
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==Architectural Landmark== |
==Architectural Landmark== |
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The Grays Militia was organized in 1837 as the City Guard unit, and it evolved through the years. The location of the first Grays Armory was reported to be on Center Street. Before Cleveland built the City Armory on Long Street, the Grays Armory occupied a vacant fire department engine house on Frankfort Street near West 6th Street where it still stands. When a fire broke out in the City Armory on December 8th, 1892. The Grays resolved to execute the much-planned construction of their own armory. On May 30th 1893 a 3 ton [[Berea sandstone foundation]] block was put in place by [[Colonel John Frazee]]. The massive structure and commanding presence of the exterior design owes much to the [[Richardsonian Romanesque Revival]] architectural style. The main portion of the building is four stories high, and the most ,notable feature is the five-story tower on the northeast corner of the building. The tower's 3' x 5' foundation blocks, the main entrance corners, and the front window lintels are all of solid rough-hewn sandstone. The main entry arch rests on atop polished granite columns that rise from each cornerstone. Positioned above is a black iron drop-gate,and a gothic barrier between the front steps and the colossal oak doors. There was also pointed iron rods bolted to the scarlet brick walls that make up the window protectors on the first floor. The effect is a splendid mix of color and texture in materials. The overall design effectively conveys that this is an urban fortress. This was the intent to impress the authority of the government and power of the military upon the citizens |
The Grays Militia was organized in 1837 as the City Guard unit, and it evolved through the years. The location of the first Grays Armory was reported to be on Center Street. Before Cleveland built the City Armory on Long Street, the Grays Armory occupied a vacant fire department engine house on Frankfort Street near West 6th Street where it still stands. When a fire broke out in the City Armory on December 8th, 1892. The Grays resolved to execute the much-planned construction of their own armory. |
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===After the Fire=== |
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On May 30th 1893 a 3 ton [[Berea sandstone foundation]] block was put in place by [[Colonel John Frazee]]. The massive structure and commanding presence of the exterior design owes much to the [[Richardsonian Romanesque Revival]] architectural style. The main portion of the building is four stories high, and the most ,notable feature is the five-story tower on the northeast corner of the building. The tower's 3' x 5' foundation blocks, the main entrance corners, and the front window lintels are all of solid rough-hewn sandstone. The main entry arch rests on atop polished granite columns that rise from each cornerstone. Positioned above is a black iron drop-gate,and a gothic barrier between the front steps and the colossal oak doors. There was also pointed iron rods bolted to the scarlet brick walls that make up the window protectors on the first floor. The effect is a splendid mix of color and texture in materials. The overall design effectively conveys that this is an urban fortress. This was the intent to impress the authority of the government and power of the military upon the citizens. |
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==America's Militia== |
==America's Militia== |
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Modern Americans rest assured in the professionalism of their armed forces. Surprisingly, it was just a few generations ago when [[military]] training and readiness was very much a civic activity that garnered a substantial local following. Throughout its history, the United States has largely avoided 'conscription' or mandatory military service. Following the [[Revolutionary War]], each state was given constitutional and statute responsibilities to provide for a "Common Militia" of trained volunteers ready to serve in times of crisis or national emergency. In practice, the state governments rarely had the means to provide any training or equipment for a part-time army of volunteers. Necessity often fell upon local leaders, who organized "Independent and Private Militia Companies." Across the large cities of the young nation, leading citizens schooled themselves in the arts of war and volunteered their personal fortunes to provide weapons, uniforms, and rations. Private citizens undertook these measures to defend their republic. [[The National Guard Act]] of 1903 and its future amendments would eventually spell the end of the old militia companies like the Cleveland Grays. Even if the independent volunteer company was becoming a thing of the past, the Grays were determined to support the military as private citizens by organizing a "Businessmen's Camp" The intent was to indoctrinate professional men in the essentials of military leadership. |
Modern Americans rest assured in the professionalism of their armed forces. Surprisingly, it was just a few generations ago when [[military]] training and readiness was very much a civic activity that garnered a substantial local following. Throughout its history, the United States has largely avoided 'conscription' or mandatory military service. Following the [[Revolutionary War]], each state was given constitutional and statute responsibilities to provide for a "Common Militia" of trained volunteers ready to serve in times of crisis or national emergency. In practice, the state governments rarely had the means to provide any training or equipment for a part-time army of volunteers. Necessity often fell upon local leaders, who organized "Independent and Private Militia Companies." Across the large cities of the young nation, leading citizens schooled themselves in the arts of war and volunteered their personal fortunes to provide weapons, uniforms, and rations. Private citizens undertook these measures to defend their republic. [[The National Guard Act]] of 1903 and its future amendments would eventually spell the end of the old militia companies like the Cleveland Grays. Even if the independent volunteer company was becoming a thing of the past, the Grays were determined to support the military as private citizens by organizing a "Businessmen's Camp" The intent was to indoctrinate professional men in the essentials of military leadership. |
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==The Cleveland Gray's Armory Museum== |
==The Cleveland Gray's Armory Museum== |
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Revision as of 22:09, 15 November 2010
The Gray's Armory is an historical building in Cleveland, Ohio and was founded in 1837 as a city militia they were well-trained, drilled, and disciplined this is also one of the oldest remaining buildings downtown.
History
The Gray's armory building predates the Civil war. Apart from protecting the city during riots or civil disturbances, the Cleveland Gray’s armory has been long known for hosting the city's premiere social events. Grays Armory has been witness to a long tradition of patriotism and public service.Cleveland sent them proudly to fight in every major American conflict from the civil war through World War I. The Grays Armory earned repute as an exclusive venue right from the beginning during the celebrations for Cleveland's Centennial (1896). Grays Armory events went way beyond the customary military balls and band concerts typical during that era. This building was originally built to house weapons and provides a drill hall for the militia; this edifice quickly evolved into a vital community center for turn-of-the century Clevelanders.
Architectural Landmark
The Grays Militia was organized in 1837 as the City Guard unit, and it evolved through the years. The location of the first Grays Armory was reported to be on Center Street. Before Cleveland built the City Armory on Long Street, the Grays Armory occupied a vacant fire department engine house on Frankfort Street near West 6th Street where it still stands. When a fire broke out in the City Armory on December 8th, 1892. The Grays resolved to execute the much-planned construction of their own armory.
After the Fire
On May 30th 1893 a 3 ton Berea sandstone foundation block was put in place by Colonel John Frazee. The massive structure and commanding presence of the exterior design owes much to the Richardsonian Romanesque Revival architectural style. The main portion of the building is four stories high, and the most ,notable feature is the five-story tower on the northeast corner of the building. The tower's 3' x 5' foundation blocks, the main entrance corners, and the front window lintels are all of solid rough-hewn sandstone. The main entry arch rests on atop polished granite columns that rise from each cornerstone. Positioned above is a black iron drop-gate,and a gothic barrier between the front steps and the colossal oak doors. There was also pointed iron rods bolted to the scarlet brick walls that make up the window protectors on the first floor. The effect is a splendid mix of color and texture in materials. The overall design effectively conveys that this is an urban fortress. This was the intent to impress the authority of the government and power of the military upon the citizens.
CivilWar
The American Civil War was fought with tremendous determination and sacrifice by a great and hugely fascinating cast of characters. During the ninthteenth century,throughout the western world first in Europe and subseqently in the United States of America enormous changes occured, and these changes had a profound impact on how warfare would be conducted. Population has also increased, continuing a trend that had commenced during the preceding century. Four years of hard fighting, grueling marches, and rugged camp life took their toll. Six hundred and twenty thousand men and boys lost their lives either on the battlefield or from battle wounds and in prisoner of war stockades or in their own camps and hospitals. They continued to rely on citizens-soldiers throughout the war and ambitous professionals found higher rank in the new volunteer regiments that came into existence. On March 1861, the Confederate Congress gave President Davis the authority to raise up to 100,000 volunteers for a years services. After Sumter fell, it authorized the recruiting of more volunteers initially for various lengths of service, it also authorized the president to recruit 400,000 for three years of volunteer. After his call for the militia, Abraham Lincoln reqested additional volunteers for three year service, in the wake of the disaster at Bull Run, signed legislation for the recruitment of 1 million volunteers. Even after the two governments instuited conscription, they continued to rely on the states to play an important role in organizing and giving identities to the volunteer regiments in the field.
America's Militia
Modern Americans rest assured in the professionalism of their armed forces. Surprisingly, it was just a few generations ago when military training and readiness was very much a civic activity that garnered a substantial local following. Throughout its history, the United States has largely avoided 'conscription' or mandatory military service. Following the Revolutionary War, each state was given constitutional and statute responsibilities to provide for a "Common Militia" of trained volunteers ready to serve in times of crisis or national emergency. In practice, the state governments rarely had the means to provide any training or equipment for a part-time army of volunteers. Necessity often fell upon local leaders, who organized "Independent and Private Militia Companies." Across the large cities of the young nation, leading citizens schooled themselves in the arts of war and volunteered their personal fortunes to provide weapons, uniforms, and rations. Private citizens undertook these measures to defend their republic. The National Guard Act of 1903 and its future amendments would eventually spell the end of the old militia companies like the Cleveland Grays. Even if the independent volunteer company was becoming a thing of the past, the Grays were determined to support the military as private citizens by organizing a "Businessmen's Camp" The intent was to indoctrinate professional men in the essentials of military leadership.
The Cleveland Gray's Armory Museum
The Grays Armory Museum seeks to share its historical and cultural legacy with the public. Beyond stewardship of the building and conservation of artifacts, the museum strives to preserve the traditions and the rich heritage of those who serve their country and their community. The museum actively fulfills this objective by preserving, interpreting and presenting the military history of the United States. The museum regularly reaches out to Greater Cleveland by sponsoring open-house events intended to reach diverse audiences. Each Veterans Day, the museum presents a cultural and educational program honoring those who serve past years programs that have included patriotic orchestra concerts and special touring exhibits. You also can rent the Gray’s Armory for special events such as private parties, wedding, receptions, and even proms. So this building is still active in the city of Cleveland.
References
<references/http://graysarmorymuseum.org/History.htm> <references/http://cleveland.about.com/od/clevelandhistory/ss/hauntedclev_2.htm> <references/http://graysarmorymuseum.org/SpecialEventRental.htm> <references/Battles of the Civil War by Herman Hattaway> <references/The Civil War Paul A. Cimbala>