National Register of Historic Places

Walton Grange #1454-Former Armory

Walton, Delaware County, New York
Listed
June 21, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
98000666

About this property

Walton Grange No. 1454 is a historic Grange building located at 137 Stockton Avenue in Walton in Delaware County, New York, United States. Designed by architects Randall and Gilbert of Walton and built in 1886, it consists of a two-story administration building with an attached gable roofed drill shed. It was occupied from 1886-1896 by the 33rd Separate Company then vacated in 1896 and converted for use as a school and a Grange hall. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 as Walton Grange #1454-Former Armory. The Stockton Avenue Armory, a National Guard armory built in 1896, is located next to the Grange building. It was designed by Isaac Perry. It was occupied from 1896 to 1965 and converted to White Castle Department Store in 1966. It is now known as the Castle on the Delaware and is being restored to host events. It is also home to a cafe. In 2016 it was separately listed on the National Register as the Second Walton Armory (33rd Separate Company). The South Street Armory, located at 55 South Street, was constructed in 1965.

Location

57 Stockton Ave.
Walton, Delaware County, New York
42.16557, -75.13022

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Sources

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When was Walton Grange #1454-Former Armory listed on the National Register?

Walton Grange #1454-Former Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1998.

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Walton Grange #1454-Former Armory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Walton Grange #1454-Former Armory is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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