Type Armory Open to
the public Yes In use 1958-2005 Owner Barnstable | Controlled by Town of Barnstable Built 1958 Opened 1958 Garrison Hyannis | |
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Built by Massachusetts National Guard Similar John F Kennedy Hyannis, Hyannis Harbor, Kennedy Compound, Cape Cod Maritime Museum, John Fitzgerald Kennedy | ||
President elect john f kennedy nov 9 1960 hyannis armory
The Hyannis Armory is located at 225 South Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts. The armory was built in 1958, and hosted Battery D of the 685th AAA Machine Gun Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. President-elect John F. Kennedy gave his victory speech at the Hyannis Armory on Nov. 9, 1960. The property was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, but was never listed.
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- President elect john f kennedy nov 9 1960 hyannis armory
- Usg 1 w excerpt jfk victory speech at hyannis armory
- References
In the late 2000s, there was talk of demolishing the armory and building a new performing arts center, which would be the second for the town, the first being the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center at nearby Barnstable High School. Sturgis Charter School's basketball team used to practice within the facility and the lack of heat has sometimes led to temperatures inside being colder than those outside. The plan to tear down the facility and replace it was shelved when the economy collapsed in 2008.