LET'S GO ON A GUIDED TOUR OF THE PARK AVENUE AMORY!

## 🏰 The Park Avenue Armory Group Tour

🗓 Saturday, November 15 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue (between 66th & 67th Streets), New York, NY 10065
(Meet inside the main lobby by 10:45 AM)

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### 🎖️ A Hidden Gem of New York History

The Park Avenue Armory, also known as the 7th Regiment Armory, is a historic treasure located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed in the Gothic Revival style by architect Charles Clinton for the 7th New York Militia Regiment, the Armory was completed in 1880, with two later expansions in the early 20th century. Designated both a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, the Armory occupies an entire city block from Park Avenue to Lexington Avenue, between 66th and 67th Streets. It consists of two primary structures: a five-story administration building and the vast Wade Thompson Drill Hall, one of New York’s largest column-free indoor spaces when it was built.
Inside, you’ll find an extraordinary array of period interiors — designed by masters such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, Stanford White, Herter Brothers, Alexander Roux, and Candace Wheeler. These spaces, from ornate company rooms to opulent staircases, represent some of the finest surviving examples of late 19th-century decorative arts in America. Since 2006, the building has been operated by the Park Avenue Armory Conservancy, which oversees its ongoing restoration and transformation into a major cultural destination.

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### 🏰 WHAT WE ARE GOING TO SEE

We will step inside a landmarked architectural masterpiece — a cultural destination where history, architecture, and contemporary art converge.

Our walking tour will cover:

✨ First Floor Period Rooms, including the Board of Officers Room and Veterans Room, filled with stunning craftsmanship and design details.
✨ The soaring 55,000-square-foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall, once used for military drills, now a breathtaking performance and exhibition space.
✨ Select Second Floor areas not normally open to the public, offering rare glimpses into the building’s original regimental life.
The tour will explore the Armory’s restoration and renovation under acclaimed architects Herzog & de Meuron, its transformation into a leading arts institution, and the stories of the historic craftsmen — Tiffany, White, Herter Brothers, Wheeler, and others — who shaped its legacy.
This is a journey through time, from New York’s opulent Gilded Age to the city’s vibrant present — a perfect blend of architectural grandeur, history, and art.

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### ⏰ SCHEDULE

🕥 10:45 AM – Arrive in the lobby for check-in and introductions
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Guided Group Tour

### 🎟️ GROUP RATE — $20 PER PERSON *

We’ve arranged a special private group rate of $20 per person, exclusively for our members.

💳 Payment:
Please submit your $20 payment directly through this Meetup event page via PayPal or the Meetup app to reserve your spot.
🪧 Space is limited to 20 members only — once payment is received, your place on the tour is confirmed.

*NOTE: This is a special discounted ticket price, which is normally $30.

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### 🚇 GETTING THERE

📍 643 Park Avenue (between 66th & 67th Streets)
🚈 Subway Options:

• 6 train → 68 St – Hunter College
• F / Q → 63 St – Lexington Ave
  🚶 Short walk from either station.
  ♿ Accessible side entry at 103 E 66th Street if needed.

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### 👔 DRESS & VIBE

Smart-casual attire. Comfortable shoes are recommended since we’ll be walking and standing throughout the tour.
The Armory’s interiors are climate-controlled but elegant — a light jacket or sweater is ideal.

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### ✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

• Explore one of New York’s most breathtaking Gilded-Age landmarks, rarely seen by the public.
• Experience lavish design and architectural history that rivals the city’s finest museums.
• Enjoy a private tour in the company of fellow art and history enthusiasts from our Social Club.

Join us for this exclusive group tour of a true New York treasure — the Park Avenue Armory, where history, design, and culture meet under one magnificent roof. 🏛️💫