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Camp Grant - Grounds and Barracks - WW1 Cantonment - 1917

In a little more than three months after the erection of the first building, 180 barracks were ready for the reception of the first contingent of the selected men who are now being trained. Photographs of Camp Dodge before and after construction and photographs of Barrack Buildings and Sleeping Quarters.

The Camp Site, July 1, 1917

Photograph 01: The Camp Site, July 1, 1917

The same view July 25, 1917, with 37 completed buildings

Photograph 02: The same view July 25, 1917, with 37 completed buildings

Flag Raising at Division Headquarters

Photograph 03: Flag Raising at Division Headquarters
(The Flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset each day)

Troops on review ground listening to address by Governor Lowden

Photograph 04: Troops on review ground listening to address by Governor Lowden

Typical Barracks building

Photograph 05: Typical Barracks building. Each contains recreation and dining room, kitchen and sleeping quarters for 200 men.

A partial view of sleeping quarters in barracks building

Photograph 06: A partial view of sleeping quarters in barracks building as shown on opposite page. These barracks are steam heated, electric lighted and have exceptional ventilating facilities.

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