Eighth Avenue (14th Regiment) Armory
historic place
The Eighth Avenue Armory, also known as the 14th Regiment Armory, is a historic place in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. This imposing structure was built between 1891 and 1895. Designed in the Late Victorian style by William A. Mundell, it resembles a medieval military fortress. The armory served as the home for the 14th Regiment of the New York State Militia. This regiment, known as the "Red-legged Devils," was organized in the late 1840s and fought in the Civil War. A cornerstone, laid in 1894, bears an inscription from the regiment's veterans: "GETTYSBURG. Part of Which I Was; All of Which I Saw." A bronze "Doughboy" statue, installed in 1922, stands in front, dedicated to the 14th Infantry men who died in World War I. The armory has also housed a women's homeless shelter and a YMCA sports facility since the 1980s. This building remains a significant example of late 19th-century military architecture and a reminder of Brooklyn's militia history.