The Special Troops Armory, also known as the Philadelphia Armory, was an historic

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armory building that is located in the

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neighborhood of

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. It was added to the

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in 1991.

History and architectural features

Built in 1938, this historic structure is an "I"-plan, brick building that was designed in the Moderne style. It consists of a two-story front section, two-story drill hall, and a one-story rear section. The front section is seven bays wide, with the center five bays slightly projecting. During

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, it was used to house German prisoners of war. ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the

in 1991.

Present day

, this building was owned by

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. The building was sold in 2021 and demolished in 2022 to make way for a self-storage facility.

References

{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Military facilities on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Armories on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Olney-Oak Lane, Philadelphia Government buildings completed in 1938 Military installations established in 1938 Moderne architecture in Pennsylvania Demolished buildings and structures in Philadelphia Buildings and structures demolished in 2022