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Yesterday I happened to pass by Warrenton’s National Guard Armory, it appeared to be in immaculate condition from the outside. Question is why did we let ours get to the point that
it needs to be torn down ?? Can’t Henderson / Vance County ever do anything right ??
Happy Juneteenth!
A day to enjoy a long meal with friends and family. A meal of smoked brisket and boudin, or pulled pork and chicken plus plenty of mustard greens, fried green tomatoes, fried okra, potato salad, green beans and red beans and rice.
Indeed, Warrenton’s Armory has been kept in repair and in use because it is valued. The Henderson Armory has been neglected and not appreciated for its historic significance. It seemed to be an ideal place and location for the Boys and Girls Club or community center but was left to crumble. What a waste.
Yes, Zep, it would have been a good community hub, and the B & G club tried, but there were those who wanted that on the other side of town. ( former Sen. Doug Berger initiated a bill for $$ for the roof, but ‘local advocates’ fought that) Also, about the time of the armory’s need for upkeep, the City was going headstrong toward everything to go downtown, police, library, admin, and the performing arts bldg., with little to no thought for other possible building uses.( and NO money, fund balance tanked) Add in that it was being monitored by City/County, neither of which was really overseeing it, and you have a recipe for neglect,or no oversight. Just write it all off to lack of leadership (and no one that cared about it had deep pockets! ).