York Armory

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York Armory
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Location369 N. George St.
York, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 39°58′7″N76°43′50″W / 39.96861°N 76.73056°W / 39.96861; -76.73056
Area0.7 acres (0.28 ha)
Built1913
ArchitectMcCormick & French
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
MPS Pennsylvania National Guard Armories MPS
NRHP reference No. 90000421 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 18, 1990

The York Armory is an historic National Guard armory that is located in York, York County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1913, this historic structure is a two-story brick building that was designed in the Late Gothic Revival style and measures five bays by six bays in size. The drill hall is located on the second floor above the administrative area. A brick maintenance shop was added behind the building in the 1950s. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes Kristine M. Wilson (August 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: York Armory" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-11-07.