Ribbon cutting for renovated Artillery Barracks on Friday
The Fort Vancouver National Trust and the city of Vancouver are opening the doors to the renovated Artillery Barracks Building on Friday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.
The ceremony recognizes a renovation of the south porch and 6,500 square feet of interior space in the east wing first floor of the building, which will be available to rent for private events and public programs. The space includes a board/conference room, break-out workshop space, banquet room with catering kitchen and full accessibility.
When the 40,000-square-foot Artillery Barracks opened in 1904, it housed two artillery batteries, or 240 soldiers. The building has most recently served as offices for the Army, but has been vacant since the mid nineties. The West Barracks is owned by the city of Vancouver, with the Fort Vancouver National Trust holding the lease for the buildings.
