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New York City West 14th Street, Ninth Regiment, Armory
Basic Information | History | Images
| Street address: |
125 West 14th Street (between Sixth and Seventh avenues) |
| City: |
Manhattan |
| County: |
New York |
| Year constructed: |
1894 - 1896 |
| Architect: |
W. E. Cable and E. A. Sargent |
| Size : |
Regiment |
| Square footage: |
115,744 NSF |
| Acreage: |
1.19 Acres |
| Status: |
Demolished in 1969 to make way for 42nd Division Headquarters |
Units Stationed: |
Years: |
| 9th Regiment |
1859- 1897 |
| 9th New York Volunteers |
Spanish American War |
| 9th Regiment |
1899 - 1907 |
| 9th Artillery |
1908 - 1913 |
| 9th Coast Defense Command |
1914 - 1923 |
| 244th Coast Artillery Regiment |
1924 - 1946 |
| Antiaircraft Artillery |
1947 - 1969 |
History
The 22nd Regiment occupied a previous armory on this site from 1863 to 1890 which was demolished in 1894. Prior to this armory being built, the 9th occupied the following facilities:
- NorthWest corner of White and Elm 1860 - 1866
- 221 West 26th Street 1866 - 1897
Images
 
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New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military History
Last modified:
October 19, 2012
URL: http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/links/armories/New York City West 14th Street, Ninth Regiment.htm
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