Seattle Center Armory, Armory building in Seattle, United States
Seattle Center Armory is a brick building in Seattle, United States. Its facade features a central entrance with glass double doors, two white sculpted birds with folded wings, and the word "ARMORY" in white capital letters.
Built in 1939 for the Washington National Guard, the building later became the Food Circus for the 1962 World's Fair. It was renamed Center House and then Seattle Center Armory, and it was remodeled in 2012.
Inside, the food hall serves as a gathering spot where locals and visitors share meals from around the world. The stage hosts free performances and cultural festivals throughout the year, making it a lively community hub.
The building is open daily from morning to evening, though individual vendors may keep different hours. Visitors can enter through the main doors on the south side, where steps and handrails lead up to the food hall.
The basement still bears markings from an old firing range and an unfinished swimming pool intended for recruits. In 1941, Duke Ellington performed on the stage for the University of Washington's Junior Prom.
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