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San Francisco Armory and its collection
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The San Francisco Armory, also known as the San Francisco National Guard Armory and Arsenal or simply The Armory, is a historic building located in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. This iconic structure has a rich history and has served various purposes over the years. It was constructed as an armory and arsenal for the United States National Guard in 1912–1914 and designed with a castle-like appearance in a Moorish Revival style.
Location and Historical Context of the San Francisco Armory
The Armory was built on part of the site of Woodward's Gardens, a zoo, aquarium, art museum, and amusement park that existed from 1866 to 1891. This historic site covered two city blocks, bounded by Mission, Valencia, 13th, and 15th Streets. The Armory's location is thus steeped in the rich cultural and recreational history of San Francisco.
Current Use of the San Francisco Armory
As of 2018, through a partnership between owner AJ Capital Partners and Skylight, a placemaking and venue development & management firm, the San Francisco Armory is available as a venue for events and activations on a short to intermediate-term basis. This means that the Armory continues to serve as a vibrant and active part of the San Francisco community, hosting a variety of events and activities.
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ITArsenale di San Francisco
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