There's one living quarters on the Rock Island Arsenal many people recognize, but there are a handful more many don't know exist.
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Quarters One is a historic landmark on the Arsenal with tours limited. Visitors are welcomed to stand outside the gates for pictures or rent the space for parties or weddings.
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A view of Quarters Two looking southwest on May 9, 1951.
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Quarters Four, shown circa 1880.
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Quarters Six as seen on June 24, 1919.
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Runners take off at the 51st running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7.
Grace KinnicuttPhotos: 24 images of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Kirkwood Boulevard
Runners and walkers moved through a rainy Kirkwood Boulevard during the 51st running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
Alex Maier (7), the winner of the men's field for the Quad-City Time Bix 7, runs in a group along Kirkwood Boulevard during the race on Saturday, July 26.
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Vibian Chepkirui (4), the winner of the women's field of the Quad-City Times Bix 7, runs in a group on Kirkwood Boulevard during the race on Saturday, July 26.
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Runners make their way past the water station on Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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A group of runners smile as they race along Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Anthony Vallejo, 76, of Silvis, makes his way along Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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Scenes from Kirkwood Boulevard during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 26.
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