Michigan National Guard Armory
N 42° 44.228 W 084° 31.537
16T E 702545 N 4734593
Located in front of the Michigan National Guard Armory which is now occupied by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Waymark Code: WMMVK1
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2014
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Built in 1924 the Lansing Armory is one of five Michigan National Guard Armories designed by state architect Lynn W. Fry. The front block contained military offices; the large hall in the rear had room for unit drills, recreational activities and social gatherings. The drill floor sits on nine inches of sound-proof concrete. To the north, a large brick riding hall provided space for horse-drawn artillery drills. Nearby stables housed the horses. Armory buildings also served as public matches, circuses, and wedddings, among other activities. This military gothic style building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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Registered Site #: LS2255
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
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