Eighth Regiment Armory

In 1915, the Eighth Regiment Armory was the first armory building to be erected for a regiment commanded entirely by African Americans. The three-story brick building, designed by Illinois state architect James B. Dibelka, included a clear-span drill hall, meeting ...

Eighth Regiment Armory

In 1915, the Eighth Regiment Armory was the first armory building to be erected for a regiment commanded entirely by African Americans.

The three-story brick building, designed by Illinois state architect James B. Dibelka, included a clear-span drill hall, meeting ...