New National Guard Armory - Revision history

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	See the ''Enterprise'' for the [http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/565412/Saranac-Lake-armory-to-close.html rest of the story]. (pay site)		See the ''Enterprise'' for the [http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/565412/Saranac-Lake-armory-to-close.html rest of the story]. (pay site)


			'''See also:''' [[George Joseph Schaefer]]

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	[[File:National Guard Armory.jpg\|left\|thumb\|[[National Guard\|National Guard]] Armory ]]		[[File:National Guard Armory.jpg\|left\|thumb\|[[National Guard\|National Guard]] Armory ]]

	[[File:National Guard Armory2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|National Guard Armory ]] '''Address:''' [[New York Route 3\|New York State Route 3]]		[[File:National Guard Armory2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|National Guard Armory ]]

			'''Address:''' [[New York Route 3\|New York State Route 3]]

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	The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.		The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.

	The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman\|Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[~~River Street\|~~River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt\|Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.\|William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell\|John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.		The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman\|Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt\|Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.\|William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell\|John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.

	Plumadore described the decision to purchase the land in the shortest Harrietstown Board meeting on record, estimated at six seconds in length. He also mentioned the work of former Supervisor [[James LaPan\|James LaPan]].		Plumadore described the decision to purchase the land in the shortest Harrietstown Board meeting on record, estimated at six seconds in length. He also mentioned the work of former Supervisor [[James LaPan\|James LaPan]].

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	The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.		The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.

	The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman\|Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street\|River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[~~George LaPan\|~~George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt\|Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.\|William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell\|John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.		The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman\|Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street\|River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt\|Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.\|William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell\|John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.

	Plumadore described the decision to purchase the land in the shortest Harrietstown Board meeting on record, estimated at six seconds in length. He also mentioned the work of former Supervisor [[James LaPan\|James LaPan]].		Plumadore described the decision to purchase the land in the shortest Harrietstown Board meeting on record, estimated at six seconds in length. He also mentioned the work of former Supervisor [[James LaPan\|James LaPan]].

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	'''The National Guard Armory'''		'''The National Guard Armory'''

	[[~~Howard Riley\|~~Howard Riley]]		[[Howard Riley]]

	There was great hope for use of the "new" armory built on State Route 3 just outside the corporate limits of the village of Saranac Lake in the late 1950's. It seems like it happened only yesterday, and now the state and the National Guard are talking about closing the place and mothballing it. There are less than two dozen Guardsmen using the place...		There was great hope for use of the "new" armory built on State Route 3 just outside the corporate limits of the village of Saranac Lake in the late 1950's. It seems like it happened only yesterday, and now the state and the National Guard are talking about closing the place and mothballing it. There are less than two dozen Guardsmen using the place...

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	As the party approached the stand erected for the occasion, three howitzers let loose a 19-gun salute. Col. Nesbitt called the meeting to order and turned it over to Mr. Plumadore as master of ceremonies.		As the party approached the stand erected for the occasion, three howitzers let loose a 19-gun salute. Col. Nesbitt called the meeting to order and turned it over to Mr. Plumadore as master of ceremonies.

	The [[~~Saranac Lake High School\|~~Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.		The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.

	The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman\|Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street\|River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan\|George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt\|Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.\|William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell\|John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.		The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman\|Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street\|River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan\|George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt\|Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.\|William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell\|John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.

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	''[[~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', May 21, 1960		''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', May 21, 1960

	'''Gov. Rockefeller Dedicates New S. L. Armory '''		'''Gov. Rockefeller Dedicates New S. L. Armory '''
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	''[[~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', December 12, 2009		''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', December 12, 2009

	'''The National Guard Armory'''		'''The National Guard Armory'''

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	'''[[~~Other historic properties\|~~Other historic properties]]'''		'''[[Other historic properties]]'''

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	There was great hope for use of the "new" armory built on State Route 3 just outside the corporate limits of the village of Saranac Lake in the late 1950's. It seems like it happened only yesterday, and now the state and the National Guard are talking about closing the place and mothballing it. There are less than two dozen Guardsmen using the place...		There was great hope for use of the "new" armory built on State Route 3 just outside the corporate limits of the village of Saranac Lake in the late 1950's. It seems like it happened only yesterday, and now the state and the National Guard are talking about closing the place and mothballing it. There are less than two dozen Guardsmen using the place...

	For more, see [[http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/510186/The-National-Guard-Armory.html?nav=5043\|this link]]		For more, see [http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/510186/The-National-Guard-Armory.html?nav=5043 this link]
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	The facility is being vacated and will close at the end of the month.		The facility is being vacated and will close at the end of the month.

	See the ''Enterprise'' for the [[http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/565412/Saranac-Lake-armory-to-close.html\|rest of the story]]. (pay site)		See the ''Enterprise'' for the [http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/565412/Saranac-Lake-armory-to-close.html rest of the story]. (pay site)

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	[[File:National Guard Armory.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|[[National Guard\|National Guard]] Armory ]]		[[File:National Guard Armory.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|[[National Guard\|National Guard]] Armory ]]

	[[File:National Guard Armory2.jpg\|~~right~~\|thumb\|\|National Guard Armory ]]		[[File:National Guard Armory2.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|\|National Guard Armory ]]

	'''Address:''' [[New York Route 3\|New York State Route 3]]		'''Address:''' [[New York Route 3\|New York State Route 3]]
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	'''Architect:''' [[William Scopes\|William Scopes]]		'''Architect:''' [[William Scopes\|William Scopes]]

	'''Other information:'''		'''Other information:''' The Armory became the temporary home of the village police department in 2026.
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			Unidentified newspaper, no date (but probably c. 1955), from Adirondack Collection, [[Saranac lake Free Library]], reprinted in [[Howard Riley\|Howard Riley]]'s column, ''Adirondack Daily Enterprise'', October 1, 2016


	Unidentified newspaper, no date (but probably c. 1955), from Adirondack Collection, [[~~Saranac lake Free Library\|~~Saranac lake Free Library]], reprinted in [[Howard Riley\|Howard Riley]]'s column, ''Adirondack Daily Enterprise'', October 1, 2016

	'''First clipping: Armory property to be given to the state'''		'''First clipping: Armory property to be given to the state'''

	The Harrietstown town board last night authorized Supervisor [[~~James LaPan\|~~James LaPan]] to convey to the State of New York the deed for the property on the [[New York Route 3\|State Road]] at [[~~Algonquin Avenue\|~~Algonquin Avenue]] for the building of the National Guard Armory.		The Harrietstown town board last night authorized Supervisor [[James LaPan]] to convey to the State of New York the deed for the property on the [[New York Route 3\|State Road]] at [[Algonquin Avenue]] for the building of the National Guard Armory.

	The property has been purchased and the deed is in order. There are approximately 19 acres involved. Architects Distin and Wareham and William Scopes are now working on plans for the new structure.		The property has been purchased and the deed is in order. There are approximately 19 acres involved. Architects Distin and Wareham and William Scopes are now working on plans for the new structure.
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	The citation singled out the unit from 276 battery and company- sized unit of the New York State National Guard.		The citation singled out the unit from 276 battery and company- sized unit of the New York State National Guard.

	The Governor said, "I am proud of this unit carrying on in the noble tradition that won it battle honors in France during World War I and in the Pacific in World War II. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the officers and men of the battery under the command of First Lt. [[Albert H. Homburger\|Albert H. Homburger]] and to your battalion commander, Lt. Col. [[~~Sterling Nesbitt\|~~Sterling Nesbitt]]."		The Governor said, "I am proud of this unit carrying on in the noble tradition that won it battle honors in France during World War I and in the Pacific in World War II. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the officers and men of the battery under the command of First Lt. [[Albert H. Homburger\|Albert H. Homburger]] and to your battalion commander, Lt. Col. [[Sterling Nesbitt]]."

	Gov. Rockefeller's plane, his own Convair, arrived at the [[~~Saranac Lake Airport\|~~Saranac Lake Airport]] just before 2:30 and was greeted by local leaders, including Assemblyman [[~~Hayward Plumadore\|~~Hayward Plumadore]], State Sen. Robert McEwen and Assemblyman Verner Ingram of Potsdam.		Gov. Rockefeller's plane, his own Convair, arrived at the [[Saranac Lake Airport]] just before 2:30 and was greeted by local leaders, including Assemblyman [[Hayward Plumadore]], State Sen. Robert McEwen and Assemblyman Verner Ingram of Potsdam.

	A considerable body of newsmen was also on hand, including top correspondents of the ''New York Tribune'', the Gannett newspapers, ''Times'', the N.Y. ''Herald-Tribune'', the Associated Press and the United Press-International. Most of the newsmen had come to question the Governor about the presidential situation and also to get his views on the collapse of the Summit Conference in Paris. They had not had an occasion to talk to Rockefeller for some ten days because of the death of his father, [[~~John D. Rockefeller, Jr.\|~~John D. Rockefeller, Jr.]]		A considerable body of newsmen was also on hand, including top correspondents of the ''New York Tribune'', the Gannett newspapers, ''Times'', the N.Y. ''Herald-Tribune'', the Associated Press and the United Press-International. Most of the newsmen had come to question the Governor about the presidential situation and also to get his views on the collapse of the Summit Conference in Paris. They had not had an occasion to talk to Rockefeller for some ten days because of the death of his father, [[John D. Rockefeller, Jr.]]

	However, the Governor steadfastly refused to hold a press conference or to answer questions having to do with politics or international affairs. The reporters persisted but unsuccessfully.		However, the Governor steadfastly refused to hold a press conference or to answer questions having to do with politics or international affairs. The reporters persisted but unsuccessfully.
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	The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.		The [[Saranac Lake High School]] Band was off on one side and in front of the bandstand were seats for some 50 to 75 persons, all filled. Units of the local National Guard stood at formal rest on both sides of the bandstand.

	The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[~~Noel Zimmerman\|~~Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan]], [[~~Al Shortt\|~~Al Shortt]], [[~~William Distin, Sr.\|~~William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[~~John R. Bedell\|~~John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.		The ceremonies began with a beautiful invocation by Msgr. [[Noel Zimmerman]]. Plumadore, in brief prefatory remarks, cited the history of the local armory and indicated how the old armory on [[River Street]] had become inadequate. In offering praise for those who had helped in securing the new construction Plumadore mentioned the Planning Board, including the late [[George LaPan]], [[Al Shortt]], [[William Distin, Sr.]], the architect, and local union leaders. He then paid special tribute to Col. [[John R. Bedell]] who, shortly after his retirement here, brought "new inspiration" to the movement.

	Plumadore described the decision to purchase the land in the shortest Harrietstown Board meeting on record, estimated at six seconds in length. He also mentioned the work of former Supervisor [[~~James LaPan\|~~James LaPan]].		Plumadore described the decision to purchase the land in the shortest Harrietstown Board meeting on record, estimated at six seconds in length. He also mentioned the work of former Supervisor [[James LaPan]].

	Of particular local interest, Plumadore said, was the final decision to construct the armory to the larger size of 7,000 square feet, thus making possible the building's use for basketball games as well as conventions and other community activities.		Of particular local interest, Plumadore said, was the final decision to construct the armory to the larger size of 7,000 square feet, thus making possible the building's use for basketball games as well as conventions and other community activities.
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	Rockefeller then began to make the rounds of the spectators, the members of the Guard and the high school band shaking hands, signing autographs and exchanging pleasantries in the old-fashioned political tradition.		Rockefeller then began to make the rounds of the spectators, the members of the Guard and the high school band shaking hands, signing autographs and exchanging pleasantries in the old-fashioned political tradition.

	Among those with whom he spoke at some length was the architect [[~~William Scopes\|~~William Scopes]] who recalled to the Governor that his grandfather, John D. Rockefeller, had used an old-fashioned bobsled to slide down the Trudeau hill to the [[~~Bloomingdale Road\|~~Bloomingdale Road]].		Among those with whom he spoke at some length was the architect [[William Scopes]] who recalled to the Governor that his grandfather, John D. Rockefeller, had used an old-fashioned bobsled to slide down the Trudeau hill to the [[Bloomingdale Road]].

	Scopes, who came to Saranac Lake in 1896, recalled that cousins of Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. [[~~William Rudd\|~~William Rudd]], had come here to cure in the [[~~Evans Cottage\|~~Evans Cottage]] where Dr. [[~~Edward L. Trudeau\|~~Edward L. Trudeau]] had cured.		Scopes, who came to Saranac Lake in 1896, recalled that cousins of Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. [[William Rudd]], had come here to cure in the [[Evans Cottage]] where Dr. [[Edward L. Trudeau]] had cured.

	The Governor then went over to try his hand at a howitzer, warning the spectators to put their fingers in their ears.		The Governor then went over to try his hand at a howitzer, warning the spectators to put their fingers in their ears.
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	'''See also:''' [[George Joseph Schaefer]]		'''See also:''' [[George Joseph Schaefer]]



	'''[[Other historic properties]]'''		'''[[Other historic properties]]'''

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