The oldest sole existing armory in the North Quabbin area, located in Orange, has been listed as one of the 2022 Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources (MEHR) by Preservation Massachusetts. The Orange Historical Commission nominated the.
The oldest sole existing armory in the North Quabbin area, located in Orange, has been listed as one of the 2022 Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources (MEHR) by Preservation Massachusetts. The Orange Historical Commission nominated the.
Everett Armory: Home to Company B, 8th Regiment Infantry
The following is a weekly feature in the Independent based on the City’s 2018 Historic Property Survey done to note the many little-known historically significant properties within the city.)
Architectural Description:
The former Everett armory is an imposing brick building designed in the English Revival style and displaying medieval-inspired detailing including crenellation (wrapped in copper), round corner towers, and narrow window openings to evoke the sense of a building that could defend itself from attack. Mixed with these features are Colonial Revival details including a bold metal entablature supported by large console brackets. Originally a low metal arch spanned from one console to the other. The center bay containing the entrance has a battered wall with brick quoining and is capped by a crenellated parapet. All of the original windows were replaced c.1970 including those over the renovated entrance which conta