Stevens Avenue Armory
| Stevens Avenue Armory | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | 772 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine |
| Completed | 1908 |
The Stevens Avenue Armoy is an historic former armory building in Portland, Maine, United States. Built in 1908 as a utilitarian two-story brick barn for the 's electric trolleys, it was converted into its current Art Deco style in 1940 by local architect and World War I veteran . Thomas also designed other nearby buildings, including Deering High School.[1] The armory was used by the Maine National Guard for training and recruitment purposes until 2015, when it was swapped for 29 acres of land along Route 1 in Saco that was owned by the University of New England. The building was valued at $3.1 million at the time of the swap.[2]
References[]
- ^ Hanson, Scott T. "Forest Avenue and Stevens Avenue Portland, Maine Historic Context". portlandmaine.gov.
- ^ Harry, David (2015-06-23). "UNE, Maine Army Guard close land-for-Portland-armory deal". Bangor Daily News.
Categories:
- 1908 establishments in Maine
- Industrial buildings completed in 1908
- Buildings and structures at the University of New England (United States)
- Art Deco architecture in Maine
- Armories in Maine
- Maine building and structure stubs