Ogden Arsenal, Small Arms Shop & Warehouse, 6260 Hickory Avenue, Layton

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This building provides particularly vivid images of the processes involved in the repair and maintenance of small arms at Ogden Arsenal during and after World War II. In addition, this building contributes to an understanding of the U.S. Army build-up which occurred on the eve of and during World War II. History: In addition to storing and shipping general supply items and manufacturing ammunition, Ogden Arsenal was a major post for reclamation of damaged but serviceable ordnance components and metal products. Ogden Arsenal received battle-weary weapons like small arms that had been returned from the field in a damaged condition.

These items were received and evaluated by the Receiving Branch (located in Buildings and who transferred serviceable small arms needing minor repair to Building where they were reconditioned. These items were then returned to the warehouses, where they were inspected, cataloged, and either stored or issued back to the field for re-use. Ogden Arsenal, Small Arms Shop & Warehouse HAER No. UT-84-AI Page 2 General Description: Building (IT x is a one-story concrete and tile structure located in the original East Fuze Plant Area.

Exposed concrete columns forming five structural bays that are infilled with the hollow tile characteristic of the "Arsenal Style." The building is elevated approximately three feet above grade and is accessed by a set of concrete stairs which were added in Modern glass double doors provide access to the central bay. The flanking bays each contain aluminum framed hopper windows that sit on plain lug sills. The roof is supported by steel trusses that are covered with asphalt shingles. In small concrete additions (8' x were constructed in the center of both the north and south gable end walls. These additions sit on grade.

Many modifications were made to the building after A concrete wheelchair ramp was added along the west wall, and the original ventilators and aerial lightning rods were removed. The interior spaces of the building were remodelled to accommodate offices and a meeting room. All of the original doors and windows have been replaced. o CM Ogden Arsenal, Small Arms Shop & Warehouse CO TT HAER No. UT-84-AI Page 3 I- U. O CO-J U Co CDUJ ^ Quo2 < 5 O CO CM r