This is the one of the two back sides of the building Davis Armory. The other side is just as nondescript. The front entrance is hidden by trees.
Davis Armory (363 N Parramore Ave, Orlando, FL 32801) was designated a historic landmark by the City of Orlando Historic Preservation Board in January. The building was nominated and it passed with a unanimous vote by the board back then.
On August 3rd they did it again.
It's currently known as the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex. It's shared with the Parramore Kidz Zone, the Orlando Pottery Studio, and the Orlando Tennis Center.
It's currently known as the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex. It's shared with the Parramore Kidz Zone, the Orlando Pottery Studio, and the Orlando Tennis Center.
The building was built in 1937-38 as an armory for the National Guard. The land was donated by the City of Orlando. The Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the Orlando Historic Landmark status request on August 3rd as the Staff found that the structure meets criteria A and C of section 65.720.
The Armory was named for Robert Davis, Orlando's first WWII casualty. The building is one of the few documented Works Progress Administration (WPA) built structures remaining in Orlando, others include the post office on Magnolia and portions of Dickson-Azalea Park. Mr. Forbes reviewed alterations and additions to the structure.
Chairman Thompson asked why it was not nominated under criteria B (relating to persons with historic significance). Mr. Forbes explained that there is not much known about Robert Davis, other than that he died in a training camp in 1941. Mr. Thompson also inquired about its usage as an armory. Mr. Forbes clarified that the National Guard utilized this structure until the 1950s when it became a recreation center.
Dena Wild moved to APPROVE the Landmark request. Sean Lackey SECONDED the Motion. The Motion was voted uoon and PASSED by a Unanimous Voice Vote 7-0.
The Armory was named for Robert Davis, Orlando's first WWII casualty. The building is one of the few documented Works Progress Administration (WPA) built structures remaining in Orlando, others include the post office on Magnolia and portions of Dickson-Azalea Park. Mr. Forbes reviewed alterations and additions to the structure.
Chairman Thompson asked why it was not nominated under criteria B (relating to persons with historic significance). Mr. Forbes explained that there is not much known about Robert Davis, other than that he died in a training camp in 1941. Mr. Thompson also inquired about its usage as an armory. Mr. Forbes clarified that the National Guard utilized this structure until the 1950s when it became a recreation center.
Dena Wild moved to APPROVE the Landmark request. Sean Lackey SECONDED the Motion. The Motion was voted uoon and PASSED by a Unanimous Voice Vote 7-0.
