Blue Block Building
Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Blue Block Building
Street Address:
1 Dozier Dr., Seneca, SC
Blue Block Site Card
Site Number:
105.02
Date Surveyed:
November 1 2000
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
circa 1947
Historic Use:
Defense
Current Use:
Defense
Historic Core Shape:
Rectangular
Number of Stories:
1
Construction Method:
Masonry
Exterior Walls Materials:
Concrete Block
Foundation Materials:
Not Visible
Roof Shape:
Gable
Roof Materials:
Standing seam metal
National Register Determination:
not eligible
Signficant Architectural Features:
Two-over-two windows in rear, four-over-four window in front.
Alterations:
Hole cut for air conditioner in west elevation. Addition to east elevation with shed roof.
Historical Information:
14 April 1947, no facility available; land deeded from town of Seneca to State of South Carolina in fee simple. A concrete strong room and supply room was to be constructed within two weeks (this building) until a larger armory could be completed at the site (old armory). Property to be surrounded by cyclone fence and have storage room before any vehicles are delivered to the unit.
Source of Historical Information:
Memo from SC Military Department in unit history file, Seneca Armory.
Quadrangle Name:
Seneca
