Frankfort Armory Dedication Ceremony Photos 1958

A newspaper article published in the Courier Journal on 8 February 1958 Section 1, page 2 reported that the $300,000 National Guard Armory at Capital City Airport would be dedicated at 2 p.m. on February 23rd. Speakers for the event, according to the article were Governor Chandler and Adjutant General J. J. B. Williams. The images are courtesy Chief Master Sergeant (R) Jim Turpin from the collection of Brig. Gen. Taylor Davidson who was Assistant Adjutant General at the time of the event.

Adjutant General J. J. B. Williams shakes hands with a member of the American Legion Color Guard on hand for the event.

American Legion Color Guard raising the colors at the event. Note what is believed to be the 202nd Army Band in the background.

Adjutant General J. J. B. Williams at the podium during the ceremony.

Adjutant General J. J. B. Williams at the podium during the event.

Believed to be MG Lindsay at the podium who was Adjutant General just prior to Williams.

Unidentified Kentucky Army National Guard soldier displaying a unit area or supply room as a part of the open house following the dedication ceremony.