National Register of Historic Places

Ridgway Armory

Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 22, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89002078

About this property

The Ridgway Armory is an historic National Guard armory that is located in Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Built in 1904, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular, brick building that was designed in the Romanesque Revival style. The drill hall is located on the second floor, above the administration area. The building has since been unused and is largely vacant and has had renovations to upkeep the wall on the right side of the building to avoid collapsing into the river. It is located adjacent to a YMCA, which was built in a similar style.

Location

72 N. Broad St.
Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania
41.42342, -78.72981

Categories

MILITARYENGINEERINGARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ridgway Historic District
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0.3 mi
Grant, O.B., House
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1 mi
Bonifels
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1.3 mi
Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District
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5.3 mi
St. Marys Historic District
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When was Ridgway Armory listed on the National Register?

Ridgway Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Ridgway Armory?

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

What is the period of significance for Ridgway Armory?

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

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