Illinois National Guard Armory (Rockford)
The Illinois National Guard Armory in Rockford, Illinois, Winnebago County is located at 605 Main St. and served as the headquarters for Illinois National Guard units of various designations for nearly 60 years. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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