St. Catharines Armoury
The St. Catharines Armoury is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The building is currently used by the Canadian Armed Forces as a drill hall.[1] It was built in 1905 to replace a previous drill-shed that was destroyed by an 1898 tornado. It served as the headquarters for the 10th Battery of the 56th Field Regiment. Before being paved over for use as a parking lot, grass outside the building was used for military drills.[2] The interior of the building has been used for local gatherings and events, such as a 1907 exhibition by the St. Catharines Horticultural Society.[3]
Lodger Units[edit]
In the Canadian Forces, an armoury is a place where a reserve unit trains, meets, and parades. The Armoury is currently home to:
- A Company, Lincoln and Welland Regiment
- 10th Battery, 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
See also[edit]
- Downtown St. Catharines
- List of Canadian tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- List of armouries in Canada
- Military history of Canada
References[edit]
- ^ "Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations". pc.gc.ca. The Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "History from Here: The Lake Street Armoury". St. Catharines Museum. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Gannon, Dennis. "YESTERDAY AND TODAY: The armoury - a place to gather". St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
External links[edit]
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