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The Washington Avenue Armory, officially known as the Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Washington Avenue (Tenth Battalion) Armory, is now a multi-purpose arena on the corner of Washington Avenue and Lark Street in downtown Albany, New York. The Armory has a capacity of 4,300 for concerts and conventions and 3,600 for sports events.

History

The Armory was built in 1890 for the Tenth Battalion of the New York National Guard, designed by state architect Isaac Perry.

Facilities and management

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The Armory has of floor space, meeting facilities, and two video screens. Its website states that it will soon open an underground mall featuring stores and eateries.

Michael Corts is the Armory's general manager. Former Albany County Executive James Coyne served as general manager from 2005 to 2009. Jay Baron replaced Jim Coyne.

See also

  • Lark Street
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Albany, New York

References

  • Washington Avenue Armory Homepage