Houston Light Guard
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The Houston Light Guard was one of the oldest militia companies founded in Texas. Founded in 1873, it served as Company G of the 143rd Infantry Regiment during both World Wars and later as A co 2nd Ba
The building is home to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston Light Guard Historical Marker
Original Houston Light Guard Armory Cornerstone. Laid by Gray Lodge No. 329 AF&AM in 1891 on the original Texas St. Armory then relaid on Caroline St. Armory. Many of the Houston Light Guards were also prominent Houston area Freemasons.
The original Houston Light Guard Armory on Texas St and Fannin Ave. Built in 1893.
Arsenal
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An arsenal is a place where arms and ammunition are made, maintained and repaired, stored, or issued, in any combination, whether privately or publicly owned. Arsenal and armoury or armory are mostly
View of the Entrance to the Arsenal, by Canaletto, 1732
Cannons and mortars of Napoleon's army exhibited along the wall of the Kremlin Arsenal
The Royal Armoury, Leeds
Armory of Swiss Guard