Armory of the First Corps of Cadet
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The Armory of the First Corps of Cadets in northern Boston, Massachusetts is a formidable structure located on the wedge-shaped corner of Arlington Street and Columbus Avenue. Standing proudly above the modern city that surrounds it, the Armory has been a well-respected local and national landmark for over 100 years. Completing its construction in 1897, the Armory was designed to be a military stronghold in the case of severe civil unrest. It has been preserved remarkably well, its castle-like appearance proving to be a dominant feature of the local area. The Armory’s lower floors house a luxury steakhouse known as Smith and Wollensky while the upper levels are home to a simple museum that houses numerous historical antiques relevant to the First Corps of Cadets. Throughout its long lifetime, it has been referred to by a number of names including the “Back Bay Castle,” the “Park Plaza Castle,” and it is open to the public during regular restaurant hours.
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Armory of the First Corps of Cadets. WhereTraveler.com. . Accessed July 22, 2018. https://www.wheretraveler.com/boston/armory-first-corps-cadets. Small profile of the Armory
Boston Back Bay. Smith and Wollensky. . Accessed July 22, 2018. https://www.smithandwollensky.com/our-restaurants/boston-back-bay/. Home website of the restaurant within the Armory