The Armory (Fort Washington Avenue Armory) | |
 entrance (2014) | |
| Location | 216 Fort Washington Avenue between West 168th & 169th Streets Washington Heights Manhattan, New York City |
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| Coordinates | 40°50′31.68″N 73°56′28.82″W / 40.8421333°N 73.9413389°W |
| Area | 1.9 acres (7,700 m2)[1] |
| Built | 1911[1] |
| Architect | Walker & Morris |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival with Romanesque elements[2] |
| MPS | Army National Guard Armories in New York State |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000085 |
| Added to NRHP | 1995 |
The Fort Washington Avenue Armory, also known as the Fort Washington Armory, The Armory, and the 22nd Regiment Armory, is a historic 5,000-seat arena[3] and armory building located at 216 Fort Washington Avenue, between West 168th and 169th Streets, in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is a brick Classical Revival building with Romanesque Revival elements, such as the entrance arch,[2] and is currently home to the non-profit Armory Foundation, National Track and Field Hall of Fame, Nike Track and Field Center, and other organizations including the Police Athletic League of New York City.
When built in the early 20th century it was one of the first armories in New York City in the Neoclassical style, instead of the Gothic Revival mode favored during the 19th century. It was home to the 22nd Regiment of the Army Corps of Engineers, was used to give licensing exams for those who wished to become architects, engineers, nurses and so on, [2] and was later used as a homeless shelter. Thanks to help of Dr. Norbert Sander The Armory was restored and in 1995 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today the building is home to "The Fastest Track in the World" as more records have been set on The Armory's track than any other facility in the world. The Armory is host to 100+ track meets annually and is one of only four World Athletics Certified Indoor Facilities in the United States. [4]
- ^ a b Todd, Nancy (December 1994). "National Register of Historic Places nomination, Fort Washington Avenue Armory". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved November 13, 2009.
- ^ a b c White, Norval; Willensky, Elliot; Leadon, Fran (2010). AIA Guide to New York City (5th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19538-386-7. p.566
- ^ "Arena". The Armory Foundation.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
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