Brooklyn · NYC landmark
Fourteenth Regiment Armory
1402 8th Avenue · Brooklyn, New York City
A castle-like former military building connects Civil War regimental history with a large reused drill hall.
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NYFE Summary
The regiment wore red Zouave uniforms and became known as the Red-legged Devils during the Civil War. Its later headquarters combined offices and social rooms with a large covered space for military drills. The YMCA now manages the converted recreation facility.
Unequal towers, corner projections and a long brick drill shed give the building the appearance of a fortress. The old drill floor has been adapted for basketball courts and a running track beneath its arched ceiling.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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