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Poughkeepsie Main Street Armory
Basic Information | History | Images
| Street address: |
278/282 Main Street |
| City: |
Poughkeepsie |
| County: |
Dutchess |
| Year constructed: |
1872 |
| Architect: |
Unknown |
| Size : |
Regiment |
| Square footage: |
Unknown |
| Acreage: |
Unknown |
| Status: |
Vacated in 1892 |
Units Stationed: |
Years: |
| 21st Infantry Regiment |
1868 - 1881 (disbanded) |
| 15th Separate Company |
1881 - 1892 |
| 19th Separate Company |
1881 - 1892 |
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History
Poughkeepsie's first armory was in an old carriage factory from 1865 - 1872. The upper floors of this Kirchner Building were rented and used as an armory from 1872 - 1892 until the new Market Street Armory was completed.
Images
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New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military History
Last modified:
October 24, 2012
URL: http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/links/armories/Poughkeepsie Main Street.htm
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