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Fort Washington Avenue Armory

An important building and an athletics hub; visiting is mostly through events, so check the schedule.

216 Fort Washington AveFort Washington Ave between W 168th & W 169th Sts

The brick Fort Washington Avenue Armory between W 168th and 169th Streets
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The entrance of the Fort Washington Avenue Armory
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The Armory seen across Fort Washington Avenue and W 169th Street
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An indoor track meet on the banked track inside the Armory
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Banners and decorative details on the Armory facade
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What it is

The Fort Washington Avenue Armory, also called The Armory and the 22nd Regiment Armory, is a brick Classical Revival building at 216 Fort Washington Ave between W 168th and 169th Sts. Wikipedia says it was designed by Walker and Morris after a 1907 competition for a new home for the 22nd Regiment. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1995), and a 1992 campaign led by marathon winner Norbert Sander helped bring it back into use.

Who it’s for

Runners, track fans, school teams, and anyone interested in the neighborhood’s early-1900s buildings.

Standout details

The Armory is the home of The Armory Foundation, which runs a banked 200-meter track and the National Track & Field Hall of Fame. Wikipedia says the building was designed as an arena of about 5,000 seats. Its website lists weekday hours of 9am to 7pm, with weekends used for events.

Honest verdict

A building worth knowing, particularly for athletics fans, but casual drop-ins depend on the event schedule. Check armory.nyc, or call (212) 923-1803, before heading over.