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The Infantry Barracks is the oldest surviving structure in Vancouver Barracks proper. It was constructed in 1887 as one of three identical buildings built to house individual companies of the 14th Infantry. Although it was built before architecture at army posts was standardized, it shows only slight modifications to an 1872 design issued by Quartermaster General Meigs. It is a simple Classic Revival style building and originally had a porch on the second story as well as the first. The bottom floor contained offices, store rooms, a day room, dining room, kitchen, and related spaces, while the top floor was an open dormitory for 48 men known as the “Squad Room.”
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