Armoury
8-10 Napier Street, St. Catharines
About Armoury
The federal government recognizes Armoury for its heritage, one of 5 such buildings in St. Catharines. Armoury dates from 1905–1906.
The Armoury is located on flat, open ground in a tree lined, urban street of St. Catharines. The large, brick structure has a sturdy, military appearance with a gable roof, arched windows and large drill hall. The main street elevation features crenellated towers and a large troop door. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Armoury · Open Government Licence – Canada · as published, word for word
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Finding Armoury
St. Catharines
To reach another historic place from here you will need more than a short walk.
Questions about Armoury
What is Armoury?
Armoury became a Recognized Federal Heritage Building in 1991.
Can you visit Armoury?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
When was Armoury built?
Work on Armoury is recorded as 1905–1906.
Is Armoury protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract) · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, each credited with its licence and copied to our own server · Wikidata (CC0) for map points, other names and articles.
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