69th Regiment Armory
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| 69th Regiment Armory | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | 68 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York State |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1904 |
| Architect: | Hunt & Hunt[1] |
| Designated as NHL: | June 19, 1996 [2] |
| Added to NRHP: | January 28, 1994 [3] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 93001538 |
| MPS: | Army National Guard Armories in New York State MPS |
| Governing body: | U.S. 69th Infantry Regiment |
The 69th Regiment Armory located at 68 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, is a historical building completed in 1904. It still houses the U.S. 69th Infantry Regiment.
The building, which runs from 25th to 26th Streets on the west side of Lexington Avenue, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.[2][4]
[edit] Notable events hosted
The Armory housed the Armory Show in 1913, a watershed event where America was introduced to Modern Art.
In late 1948 and early 1949, the Armory hosted at least 17 Roller Derby matches, including the first matches ever broadcast on television.[5]
The Armory hosted some New York Knicks home games during the 1940s and 1950s.[citation needed]
After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Armory served as a counseling center for the victims and families.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ New+York County listings at the National Register of Historic Places
- ^ a b 69th Regiment Armory. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service (2007-09-11).
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Nancy L. Prod, Elbertus Prol, Carolyn Pitts, and Edwin C. Bearss (November, 1994), National Historic Landmark Nomination: 69th Regiment ArmoryPDF (144 KiB), National Park Service
- ^ Deford, Frank (1971), Five Strides on the Banked Track: The life and times of the Roller Derby, Little, Brown and Company, p. 89
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