Scenes from Camp Grant, Illinois WW1 Cantonment : Section 2 - The Mess and Birds Eye Views
Below are photographs of the mess hall, Army banking ovens, birds eye view of the camp, Base Hospital and Hospital Train and Remount Station and Blacksmith School.
Photograph 07: A typical view of mess hall in barracks
Photograph 08: Army baking ovens, which supply the men with an abundance of fresh bread.
Photograph 09: Bird's eye view taken from the axis of Camp Grant, showing quarters of infantry and artillery; the low buildings being quarters for the officers. (Click on image for larger view)
Photograph 10: Base Hospital and Hospital Train, comprising 61 buildings equipped for every emergency. Engineering quarters in the distance.
Photograph 11: Remount Station where 5000 horses and mules can be cared for, to provide mounts and draft animals for Camp Grant division. In connection with the Remount Station is a school for blacksmiths. These buildings cover 15 acres.
Photograph 12: View of rifle range. Shooting from 300 yard range.
