Armories are beautiful places. Despite their purpose which implies violence and destruction, they utilize designs associated with castles, making them particularly interesting. Older states like Rhode Island typically have armories which have existed for sometimes hundreds of years. The are distinctive and often historically significant. This post will highlight some of the most impressive Armories of Rhode Island. 

Providence’s most attractive armory is known as the Cranston Street Armory (although it is located on Dexter St). It is positively huge and extremely formidable.