Armory of the First Corps of Cadets
Armory of the First Corps of Cadets, Military arsenal in Back Bay, United States.
The four-story granite structure at Arlington Street and Columbus Avenue features Victorian and Romanesque Revival architecture with a six-story tower.
Built between 1891 and 1897, architect William Gibbons Preston designed this armory during a period of political tensions in Massachusetts.
The building served multiple purposes throughout time, from a military training facility to the University of Massachusetts Boston's first library.
The structure now operates as an event venue called The Tower, offering four distinct floors for weddings, conferences, and special occasions.
The tower contained signaling equipment used for communications with officials at the Massachusetts State House across Boston Common.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1890s
Architects: William G. Preston
Architectural style: Victorian architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture
Address: 97-105 Arlington Street and 130 Columbus Avenue
GPS coordinates: 42.34967,-71.07001
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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