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Revision as of 15:46, 13 June 2014
Bay Street Armoury (1915-Present) - A Canadian Federal Armoury established in 1915 in present day Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Active military armoury.
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Bay Street Armoury History
Built between 1914-1915 as a part of a program to reform and expand the Active Volunteer Canadian Militia prior to the start of World War I. The armoury was built as a large rectangular brick and steel structure in the Tudor Revival style with administrative offices along the two long sides. Includes a large open central area for drills and parades. Towers guard each side of a large troop door centered at the front.
Current Status
Active armoury. Home to the Museum of the 5th (BC) Regiment RCA and the following units:
- 5th (BC) Field Artillery Regiment
- 5th (BC) Field Artillery Regiment Band
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Location: 713 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Maps & Images Lat: 48.435208 Long: -123.363933 |
See Also:
Sources:
Links:
- Canada's Historic Places - Bay Street Armoury
- Canada's Historic Places - Bay Street Drill Hall National Historic Site of Canada
- Wikipedia - Victoria Armoury
Visited: 3 Jun 2014
Bay Street Armoury Picture Gallery
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