Walking Tour - Guardhouse
Originally constructed in 1888, the guardhouse was converted to a dairy barn.
| This overhead view of the guardhouse and corrals to the East was taken in
1916. Photo courtesy of Fort Lewis College Center of SouthWest Studies |
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In this more modern day picture, you can see the large stones used to build the stockade in 1888 on the left hand side of the building. The smaller bricks used to add on a peaked roof dairy barn are clearly visible on the right.
Note: The small window on the upper left end of the building still has the original guardhouse bars.
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Beginning in 1991, Fort Lewis College Department of Agriculture began using the old dairy barn portion to house market pigs. These pigs are used as a hands on project for AG 101. For more information, visit the FLC Swine Project site.
| This undated photo was taken on the deck of the old guardhouse looking
West. It shows some of the old houses that have since been torn down. Photo courtesy of Fort Lewis College Center of SouthWest Studies |
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