## 🏰 **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. 🏛️💫

David

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