By 1880 however, all of the remaining adobe barracks buildings were collapsing, with a few having already collapsed and forcing the men to bivouac in tents on the parade ground. By 1881, the adobe structures were torn down and replaced with wooden structures relocated to the eastern side of the parade ground. In 1883, the Commanding Officer's Quarters' bay window was pushed out to the South adding on two rooms to the structure.
By 1880, all remaining adobe barracks buildings were deteriorating, with some already collapsing, forcing men to camp in tents on the parade ground. By 1881, the adobe structures were demolished and replaced with wooden structures situated on the eastern side of the parade ground. In 1883, the Commanding Officer's Quarters bay window was extended southward, adding two rooms to the structure.