Squadron A Armory
A stone plaque with the squadron's cry "Boutez en avant!", translated variously as "Press forward!" or simply "Charge!", is located on the wall at Madison Avenue.
History
The building was built in 1895 by a New York City contractor named John F. Johnson. It was constructed with red bricks, featuring massive walls with towers. It also included about 100 horse stalls to house Squadron A's horses.
The building was partially demolished in the 1960s; however, an emergency action from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, which designated it a landmark, stopping the demolition of the Madison Avenue facade. That facade was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. When the eastern building was rebuilt, it was done in a style similar to the original.
| Unit(s) stationed | Years |
|---|---|
| Troop A | 1889–1894 |
| Squadron A (Troops 1 and 2) | 1895 |
| Squadron A (Troops 1, 2, and 3) | 1896-1897 |
| Troop A, New York Volunteer Cavalry | Spanish American War |
| Squadron A (Troops 1, 2, and 3) | 1899–1906 |
| Squadron A (Troops 1, 2, 3, and 4) | 1907–1910 |
| 1st Cavalry (1st Squadron) | 1911 |
| 1st Cavalry (Troops A, E, F, and G) | 1912 |
| 1st Squadron (Troops A, B, C, and D) | 1913 |
| Squadron A | 1914–?? |
Usage
Today, the eastern and central part of the site are used by Hunter College High School and Elementary School as the schools' main campus. The outline of some of the former walls is lined with trees.
See also
- List of armories and arsenals in New York City and surrounding counties
- Seventh Regiment Armory
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan from 59th to 110th Streets
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan from 59th to 110th Streets
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "History – Squadron A". Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Stephen S. Lash (July 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Madison Avenue Facade of the Squadron A Armory". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- ^ "Squadron A Armory | Historic Districts Council's Six to Celebrate". 6tocelebrate.org. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ "New York City Madison Avenue Armory - NY Military Museum and Veterans Research Center". dmna.ny.gov. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
External links
Media related to Squadron A Armory at Wikimedia Commons
- Squadron A Armory Ruins and Hunter College High School The City Review
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