Atlantic City Armory facts for kids

The Atlantic City Armory is a special building in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It's located at 1008 Absecon Boulevard. An armory is like a military building where soldiers train and store equipment.

In 1944, the famous New York Yankees baseball team used this armory for their spring training. They stayed at the Senator Hotel and practiced inside the armory. They also played games at Bader Field.

In 2009, exciting news came out! The armory was going to be updated and turned into a fun place for young people. This project cost about $2.9 million. Different New Jersey government groups helped pay for it.

The big drill floor inside the armory was changed into an indoor track and a soccer field. Other areas were made into offices, classrooms, and locker rooms. Now, it's a great spot for kids and teens to play sports and learn!