National Register of Historic Places

Schenectady Armory

Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York
Listed
March 2, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000087

About this property

The Schenectady Armory is located on Washington Avenue in the city of the same name in the U.S. state of New York. It is a brown brick building dating to 1936. New York's state architect at that time, William Haugaard, used the Art Deco architectural style for the exterior of the building and the Tudorbethan mode for the interior. The armory remains virtually intact today. It was home to two units of the New York Army National Guard until it was closed in 2008. In 1995 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently operating as the Armory Studios NY soundstage and entertainment complex.

Location

125 Washington Ave.
Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York
42.81331, -73.94892

Categories

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Sources

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When was Schenectady Armory listed on the National Register?

Schenectady Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Schenectady Armory?

Schenectady Armory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Schenectady Armory?

The period of significance for Schenectady Armory is recorded as the industrial era.

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