Building 24
Enlisted Barracks
- Building No:24
- Historic Use : Enlisted Barracks
- Proposed Use: Educational/Commercial
- Built:1899
- Square ft: 8,556
Description
Historic Description
| One of four 1898-99 Enlisted Men’s Barracks built to accomodate Fort Hancock turn-of-century shore defense garrison. Each building was included in the original 1896 master plan for Fort Hancock. Designed to house 70 enlisted men it is an excellent example of military residential architecture. |
Physical Description
| First floor has one dormitory, one lavatory, and eight squad rooms. Second floor had two dormitories. Internal brick chimneys are located centrally. Windows have stone sills and flat, keyed arches. Under peak of the roof in each gable end is an oval bull’s eye window. Located east of the Parade Ground. |