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Hamburg Armory

Coordinates: 40°33′41″N 75°58′49″W / 40.56139°N 75.98028°W / 40.56139; -75.98028
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Hamburg Armory
Hamburg Armory is located in Pennsylvania
Hamburg Armory
Hamburg Armory is located in the United States
Hamburg Armory
LocationN. Fifth St., S of I-78, Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°33′41″N 75°58′49″W / 40.56139°N 75.98028°W / 40.56139; -75.98028
Area3.1 acres (1.3 ha)
Built1938-1939
ArchitectAdams, Elmer H. and Kostecky, John M., Jr.
Architectural styleArt Deco
MPSPennsylvania National Guard Armories MPS
NRHP reference No.91000511[1]
Added to NRHPMay 9, 1991

The Hamburg Armory is an historic National Guard armory which is located in Hamburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

History and architectural features

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Built between 1938 and 1939, the Hamburg Armory is a T-shaped building consisting of a three-and-one-half-story, front administration section and 2+12-story, rear drill hall.[2]

A one-story addition was erected in 1972.[2]

The building was designed in the Art Deco style, and was constructed of brick. It sits on a concrete foundation.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-09-15. Note: This includes Joseph Burke, III; Christine M. Wilson (July 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Hamburg Armory" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-15.