Video about Hartford’s lost Elm Street armory, which stood across from Bushnell Park. It started out in 1869 as a skating rink and in 1877 it became the armory of the state’s First Regiment. It soon had a new facade designed by architect George Keller. Its use as an armory ceased in 1909 and the building was torn down in 1924 to make way for the building at 55 Elm Street. In the video you will hear about some of the many events that took place at the armory over about a half century. You will also learn about the controversy in 1890, when the regiment’s officers were discharged by the governor in the wake of what was called the polo war.
New Video: Hartford’s Lost Elm Street Armory