• The Armory was constructed in 1910 on the west side of Sehome Hill.
• The Washington State Legislature originally allocated $75,000 for the project.
• Over 40 architects submitted proposals. Blackwell & Baker from Seattle were selected as project architects.
• The building's grand opening was in June of 1911. A grand military ball was held for the public, with as many as 3,000 people attending.
• During World War I the Armory housed two companies of men for drills, rifle practice and troop coordination.
• During World War II the Armory was a strategic defense point to spot and defend against attacks on our local timber, coal and food resources.
• In 1972 the Armory was sold to Western Washington University, which has primarily used the facility for storage.

For more information on the Armory's History, download 
"A History of the Bellingham National Guard Armory" document by clicking on the icon on the left.