Originally known as the Eighth Coastal Artillery Armory, Kingsbridge Armory was built in 1912-17 with what was then the world’s largest drill hall, to accommodate artillery.

According to “Guide to New York City Landmarks,” the armory was designed by Pilcher & Tachau and inspired by a medieval French castle at Pierrefonds.

The main hall has been unused by the military for more than a decade, and New York City now controls the building. (A National Guard unit still uses the north annex, adjacent to the armory.) The Bronx Borough President has endorsed a proposal to turn the armory into an ice skating center with nine rinks.

Kingsbridge Armory Vital Statistics

• Location: 29 W Kingsbridge Road between Jerome and Reservoir Avenues
• Year completed: 1917
• Architect: Pilcher & Tachau
• Style: Romanesque
• New York City Landmark: 1974
• National Register of Historic Places: 1982

Kingsbridge Armory Suggested Reading

• Wikipedia article
• “Guide to New York City Landmarks” by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
• NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designation report
• Google’s satellite view

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