National Register of Historic Places

Special Troops Armory

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
November 14, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001702

About this property

The Special Troops Armory, also known as the Philadelphia Armory, was an historic National Guard armory building that is located in the Ogontz neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Built in 1938, this historic structure is an "I"-plan, brick building that was designed in the Moderne style. It consists of a two-story front section, two-story drill hall, and a one-story rear section. The front section is seven bays wide, with the center five bays slightly projecting. During World War II, it was used to house German prisoners of war. As of 2014, this building was owned by La Salle University. The building was sold in 2021 and demolished in 2022 to make way for a self-storage facility. Category:Military facilities on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location

5350 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
40.03545, -75.15105

Categories

MILITARYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Special Troops Armory listed on the National Register?

Special Troops Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Special Troops Armory?

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

What is the period of significance for Special Troops Armory?

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

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