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Arsenal History Minute | Thomas J. Rodman
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Arsenal History Minute | Thomas J. Rodman
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(dramatic orchestral music) - In 1865, Brigadier General Thomas J. Rodman was assigned to Rock Island Arsenal and charged with building a grand national arsenal.
Often referred to as the father of the arsenal, he soon designed the stone shops and began construction in 1866.
In 1870, he began construction of the magnificent commanding officer's quarters on the arsenal as well.
Rodman died on the arsenal in June, 1871.
Reports note that Rodman worked himself into exhaustion and was ill for more than three months prior to his death.
In addition to being a superb engineer, groundbreaking scientist, and expansive architect, Rodman appeared to have been someone whom others appreciated.
After six years in the area, over 1,000 mourners came to Rodman's funeral held at Quarters One.
Rodman was buried on the arsenal with a large obelisk, an honor not normally allowed on military bases.
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