National Register of Historic Places

Olympia Armory

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Listed
January 20, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001571

About this property

Olympia Armory is a historic National Guard armory located at Olympia, near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. The armory was built in 1936-1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is a one-story, rectangular brick building with a barrel-vaulted roof and stepped parapeted end walls. The building displays Art Deco and Moderne design influences. It was used as a school gymnasium. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The Columbia Armory currently houses the headquarters of the South Carolina State Guard.

Location

511 Granby Ln.
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
33.97624, -81.02753

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Olympia Armory listed on the National Register?

Olympia Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Olympia Armory?

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

What is the period of significance for Olympia Armory?

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

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