Video: A Visit to the Park Slope Armory

Earlier this year the Park Slope Armory reopened after a massive renovation, now housing a track, a basketball court, and much more. Of course, when it was built in 1895, it housed the 14th Regiment of the National Guard. The sporting events began in 1939, when an indoor professional baseball league was formed to play an indoor season there, and it was around that time the Armory's purpose changed.

Military units were eventually all moved out to be closer to the new transportation corridors created post-WWII, which were not in Park Slope. Check out Thirteen.org's look at the past, present and future of the Armory in their latest City Concealed video:

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on December 14, 2010 12:16 PM

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m015094

Ha ha. You got schooled. Try doing some research before posting stupid shit on the internet.

Love Your Life

Great space but taken over by the for-profit YMCA. Shouldn't this be public space like a park? You have to pay to play, if you want to stay warm!

greenermjr

YMCA is not for profit http://www.ymca.net/about_the_...

"About the YMCA
THE NATION’S 2,686 YMCAs respond to critical social needs by drawing on our collective strength as of one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States."

As part of the agreement with the City, the YMCA will generate revenue through donations, sponsorships, events or fees for the track area, memberships, and fees for the use of room space that will support the overall operations of the Armory including its community programs.

Running something that big costs money.