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Photo Album Name: Quad Cities Knox Club Tour of Arsenal Island (2008)

Orientation in the yard of the "Clock Tower Building" on Rock Island Arsenal. Clock Tower building was the first permanent building on the Arsenal. Construction was finished in 1867.  
  
  
The LeClaire House across the river in Davenport. LeClaire founded Davenport in 1836 and named it after his friend George Davenport.  
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport  
The Davenport House, home of George Davenport on Arsenal Island. Built around 1833.  
Large structure in the background is Warehouse I, a 6-story warehouse built in WWI now utilized as an office building.  
One of the old "Stone Shops" all built between 1866 and 1890. This one in Building 105 or Shop E which included blacksmith forges.  
In the foyer of Quarters 1, built 1869-1871; the second largest single family dwelling in the Federal government, second only to the White House.  
One of two formal parlors in Quarters 1. The house is three stories and is 20,000 square feet.  
Main formal staircase in Quarters 1. The statue's face is General Thomas Rodman, who designed the Arsenal and built the house.  
Entryway to Quarters 1. The ceilings are 16 feet high!  
The main dining room of Quarters 1 with a wonderful view of the Mississippi River and Davenport, Iowa.