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The New Jersey National Guard Armory was constructed in 1937 as a federal WPA project

The Jersey City Armory is an Army National Guard facility used for military training. It has also served the community with exhibits, ethnic festivals, prizefights, and entertainment events. "Chuck" Wepner, known as the "Bayonne Bleeder," lost to "Sonny" Liston, a heavyweight boxing champion, at a match held at the Armory.

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Uploaded on April 14, 2008
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