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From what I can tell this is a large mess hall for the Jefferson Barracks military base.  It was an important and highly active U.S. Army installation from 1826 through 1946. It is the oldest operating U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi River.

WWI, Interior of the military post mess hall. The Jefferson Barracks Military Post is located on the Mississippi River at Lemay, Missouri. This was sent to his Sister, Laura Anderson from a soldier assigned to 16th Recruit Co.

1917 - Postmark St. Louis Addressed to Hallock Minnesota from John Anderson, Sgt, US Army WWI.

Birth:     Nov. 14, 1888
Death:     Jun. 1, 1959

Kruxo divided back. Size: 3.5" x 5.5".

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