Washington Avenue Armory, Albany
The Washington Avenue Armory, officially known as the Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena, is a multipurpose arena. It was the home of the Albany Legends of the International Basketball League. As well, it was the home of the Albany Patroons basketball teams of the Continental Basketball Association and United States Basketball League. The Armory has a capacity of 4,300 for concerts and conventions and 3,600 for sports events.
It was built in 1890 for the Tenth Battalion of the New York National Guard, designed by state architect Isaac Perry. The Armory has 38,000 square feet of floor space, meeting facilities, and two video screens. Jay Baron is the Armory's general manager. The Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 1995. The Armory is currently the home of the Albany All Stars Roller Derby, the Capital Region's original all girl Roller Derby. The history of the church goes back to 1704, when Queen Anne founded a "chapel of the Onondagas" to bring missionaries.
It was built in 1890 for the Tenth Battalion of the New York National Guard, designed by state architect Isaac Perry. The Armory has 38,000 square feet of floor space, meeting facilities, and two video screens. Jay Baron is the Armory's general manager. The Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 1995. The Armory is currently the home of the Albany All Stars Roller Derby, the Capital Region's original all girl Roller Derby. The history of the church goes back to 1704, when Queen Anne founded a "chapel of the Onondagas" to bring missionaries.
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Sight Name: Washington Avenue Armory
Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
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