About the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall [See on Map] Funded by "popular subscription" to honor Civil War Veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall (GAR) has continuously served this purpose since its completion in 1878. Now a widely recognized local landmark, the GAR was threatened with demolition in the early 1960s. Public outcry saved the building then, and the City of Aurora is committed to restoring the building as a local museum that will house many of the original artifacts used by the GAR.
Recently submitted by Jan, Native Auroran More little known facts. As was previously mentioned, when the Grand Army Posts across the country began to close, one by one, there was major concern of what would become of these most historical records. Basically, this...
