New York's Historic Armories: An Illustrated History (Hardcover)

by Nancy L. Todd (Author)
Key Phrases: second battery, third battery, burgher guard, National Guard, New York City, New York State Military Museum (more...)

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"Begun in the late eighteenth century, New York's extensive armory building program had a significant impact on the development of communities across the state ... Today, many of the historic armories are underused or have become obsolete. Safeguarding this remarkable collection presents both challenges and exciting possibilities." -- Bernadette Castro, Commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservatio

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Chronicles the evolution of the armory as a specific building type in American architectural and military history, and the role these buildings played in the history of America’s volunteer militia.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: State University of New York Press (September 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791469115
• ISBN-13: 978-0791469118
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,007,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on new york state armories, January 18, 2007

By	Manfred Phemister (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an architectural historian, Nancy Todd explains the reasoning and architecture beyond New York state's fantastic armory buildings. As a speaker she is even more interesting. Anyone interested in public works buildings and turn of the century architecture will love this book. Great pictures, interesting explanations and she knows her stuff. My personal favorite is the Amsterdam Armory.