TheOld Guard of the City of New York is apatrioticorganization ofU.S.veterans established as aceremonial unit inNew York City. It was consolidated in 1868 when state legislation merged the predecessor organizations theNew York Light Guard (1826, founded by Col. William W. Tompkins) and theNew York City Guard (1833, founded by Capt. William M. McArdle). Its longtime headquarters was at 307 W 91st St from 1920-2016, a historic building dating from 1896 by the architectClarence True. The unit was known for its elaborate uniforms withbearskin caps, its participation at civic events, and its annual ball.[1][2] The Old Guard Headquarters are now located at 485 West 246th Street,Bronx, NY 10471.