Seventh Regiment Armory

New York, United States

The Seventh Regiment Armory, also known as Park Avenue Armory, is a historic National Guard armory building. The building is a brick and stone structure built in 1880 and designed in the Gothic Revival style by Charles Clinton.

It is one of the two remaining armories in the United States to be built and furnished with private funds. It originally served as the headquarters and administrative building for the 7th New York Militia Regiment, known as the Silk Stocking Regiment due to the disproportionate number of its members who were part of the city's social elite. The building is known for detailed interior rooms that are furnished with ornamental woodwork, marble and stained glass.

The main facade of the administration building faces Park Avenue between 66th & 67th Streets, with the large vaulted space for the drill hall in the center of the block. The administration building has provisions for a reception room, a library, veterans room and staff offices for ten regimental companies. Architects and interior designers of the American Aesthetic Movement were commissioned to furnish the rooms and company quarters. The library is known as the Silver Room or 'Trophy Room' and was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany who worked with architect Stanford White as a consultant on the project. The masterpiece of the armory building is the Veterans Room, also known as the Tiffany Room, with hand carved wood panelling and coffered ceiling in the Viking Revival style.

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Founded: 1880
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United States

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Mermaid HD (2 months ago)
I’ve been to Park Avenue Armory quite a few times to see performances. The seating was designed to have no partial view seats and price is tiered very reasonable. The building itself has historical significance, it was built for 7th regiment of national guard. Reserve some time to see the building before the show. There is also a tour that can be reserved.
Marty Mccloskey (8 months ago)
Balloons balloons balloons! Park avenue armory and all involved really did a wonderful job creating this amazing balloon show! There were so many different elaborate and breathtaking balloon structures across multiple different rooms. Each display had a different theme and many of the displays were interactive with fun and engaging scenery great for photos! There is definitely a wide variety for all to enjoy and there is also a giant immersive balloon jungle that kids and adults alike can have great fun in. Make sure you have a good hour or two, great expectations and a good camera as this is definitely an awesome adventure!
Pierre Lungu (9 months ago)
My family went there for the Balloon Story exposition. We were pleasantly surprised by the high level of craft. Those artists or whomever did an incredible work. Plus, we had such fun. Very amazing experience
Benzion Milecki (9 months ago)
Took the grandkids to see Balloon Story in Park Avenue Armory. Not sure who enjoyed it more - kids or adults? Awesome display of ballon’s - see photos. If you’re in New York, this is a must-see.
Maimuna Ortiz (9 months ago)
Loved the Balloon Story that took place here. It’s here for short time. Kids really enjoyed it. Once u r in with the tickets; you can stay as long as you want. Little expensive about $44 but it’s worth the price.
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