Oneonta: Academy Street Armory (1885-1904)


Street Address:Academy Street at Fairview Avenue
City:Oneonta
County:Otsego
Year Constructed:1885
Architect:Unknown
Size:
Square footage:Unknown
Acreage:Unknown
Status:Demolished in 1904 for new armory

1st Separate Company:    1875 - 1877
3rd Separate Company:    1877 - 1897
Co. G, 1st Infantry Regiment, New York Volunteers:    Spanish American War
Co. G, 1st Infantry Regiment:    1899 - 1916

History

Prior to this armory being built, Company B rented space in "Military Hall" from 1860 -1874. The Stanton Opera House was used for unit drills starting in 1874. In 1904, this building was torn down to make way for a new armory on this site which was occupied from 1904 - 2003.