University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lancaster Avenue Readiness Center

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

1. Lancaster Avenue Readiness Center Marker

Inscription.
The Lancaster Avenue Readiness Center (also known as the Armory) on the Drexel University campus at Lancaster Walk has a proud history dating to its construction in 1916 from a design by architect Phillip H. Johnson. The Armory has long been home to the 103D Engineer Regiment, 'the Dandy First,' created in 1747, and considered the first regiment of the nation's National Guard.

Prior to the Armory drill hall's conversion to the Arlen Specter US Squash Center, it hosted Drexel's ROTC training program, convocations, special events, concerts, and athletics. The Armory's annex remains in use by Drexel, serving as the home of the ROTC program Task Force Dragon, as well as home to the 103D Engineer Battalion of the National Guard.

Erected by Drexel University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Military • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 39° 57.38′ N, 75° 11.353′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. It is at the intersection of Lancaster Walk and North 33rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Lancaster Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 N 33rd St, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Drexel University (within shouting distance of this marker); 103D Engineer Battalion History (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Drexel University (within shouting distance of this marker); Lancaster Walk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Tribute to Senior Vice President Anthony T. Caneris and His Wife Antoinette (about 400 feet away); Korman Family Quad (about 500 feet away); Walter Golaski (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Korman Family Quad (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

2. Lancaster Avenue Readiness Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.