Fifth Regiment Armory facts for kids
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Fifth Regiment Armory
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 Location in Baltimore
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 29th Division St., Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Area | 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architect | Wyatt & Nolting |
| MPS | Maryland National Guard Armories TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85002671 |
| Added to NRHP | September 25, 1985 |
The Fifth Regiment Armory is a historic building in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It looks like a big, strong castle right in the middle of Baltimore. This building was once a place where the National Guard trained. It has a huge open space inside called a drill hall, which is like a giant gym. The armory has been the site of some very important events in American history.
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What is the Fifth Regiment Armory?
The Fifth Regiment Armory is a very impressive building. It has a full basement and a main floor with a drill hall that is 200 feet by 300 feet. That's bigger than a football field! Above this, there's a balcony level, and a second floor that was rebuilt in 1933 after a fire. This top floor holds the strong steel roof over the drill hall.
A Building with a Story
The outside of the armory looks like a medieval fortress. It has strong support structures called buttresses and walls with battlements, known as parapets. The windows are casement windows, and the roofline has a "crenellated" design, which means it looks like the top of a castle wall. All these features make it look like a building from long ago, even though it was built in 1901.
The armory was designed by famous architects named Wyatt & Nolting. Because of its unique look and history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it's a special building that is protected for future generations. It is also part of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, which highlights important historical and cultural sites in Baltimore.
A Place for Important Events
The Fifth Regiment Armory has hosted many significant events. One of the most famous was the 1912 Democratic National Convention. This was a big meeting where the Democratic Party chose their candidate for president. It shows how important the armory was as a gathering place.
Years later, on October 31, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower gave a televised speech from the armory. He was promoting candidates from the Republican Party for elections that year. Many important people attended, including Maryland Governor Theodore McKeldin and several senators and congressmen. This event showed that the armory continued to be a key location for public speeches and political gatherings.
External Links
- Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore City, including photo from 1980, at Maryland Historical Trust
