Carnegie Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Former Squadron “A” Armory

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

1. The former Squadron “A” Armory Marker

Inscription.
This playground-park and preservation of the towers and wall of the former Squadron “A” Armory was made possible by a grant from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust in cooperation with the Board of Education of the City of New Your and the Landmarks Preservation Commission

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 47.156′ N, 73° 57.286′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Carnegie Hill. Marker can be reached from East 94th Street east of Madison Avenue when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 East 94th Street, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Al Hirschfeld (about 700 feet away); The Ogden Codman Jr House (about 700 feet away); The Jewish Museum (about 800 feet away); Saint Tikhon (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); Otto and Addie Kahn Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); W.T. Stead (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Squadron A Armory.

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Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Rear facade of the former Squadron “A” Armory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

2. Rear facade of the former Squadron “A” Armory

The plaque is on the left tower, visible through the fence

The former Squadron “A” Armory Madison Avenue facade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

3. The former Squadron “A” Armory Madison Avenue facade

Little-known example of Guastavino tilework at the entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

4. Little-known example of Guastavino tilework at the entrance

Simply stated, "CHARGE!" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

5. Simply stated, "CHARGE!"

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.