D.C. Armory
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| Location | 2001 East Capitol Street SE Washington, D.C. |
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| Coordinates | 38°53′19″N 76°58′32″W / 38.8886°N 76.9755°W |
| Owner | United States Federal Govt |
| Operator | DC Army National Guard |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Opened | 1941 |
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| 1947–49 2008— | |
The D.C. Armory is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C., USA. Its Main Hall is 64,722 square feet (6,012.9 m2). The Armory hosts sporting events and concerts, as well as inaugural balls. It was the site of WCW Capital Combat in 1990; more recently it served as a preliminary tryout venue for American Idol.
The D.C. Armory is home to the D.C. Rollergirls, D.C.'s female flat track roller derby league. Their first bout in the D.C. Armory was on February 23, 2008. In 2009, the D.C. Armory became home to the American Indoor Football Association's D.C. Armor.[1]
The Armory opened in 1941, and is located adjacent to Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
External links
- DC Armory (DC Sports & Entertainment Commission)
References
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