Lewisburg Armory
Why it's listed
Built in 1938 on a broad lot south of Lewisburg, the Lewisburg Armory is an I-plan building in the Moderne style, combining a two-story brick administrative section at the front, a one-and-one-half-story concrete block drill hall at the center, and a two-story brick former stable at the rear. The front facade has a projecting two-story bay fronted with stone and pilasters, and the drill hall is covered by an arched roof. The drill hall measures 128 by 70 feet and has a drop ceiling. The building was constructed for Company M, 1st (Cavalry) Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. It is one of nine armories of this plan built in Pennsylvania between 1912 and 1938. Because cavalry units needed stables and grazing space, such armories were usually placed on the edge of towns. The property is regarded as representing the state's military history and a distinctive building type. Renovations to the stable, new interior walls, replaced doors and a drop ceiling in the drill hall have altered some original fabric, though the building is described as retaining good integrity.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the armory is significant under criteria A and C as one of nine I-plan armories built in Pennsylvania between 1912 and 1938, and as a representative of the state's National Guard armory building type. It was built for Company M, 1st (Cavalry) Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard and reflects the function of armories for storage, meetings and training.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 91001700, listed November 14, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | US 15 S of jct. with PA 45, East Buffalo Township, Lewisburg |
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| County | Union County |
| Listed | November 14, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91001700 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1938-1939 |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Acreage | 13 |
| Coordinates | 40.94747, -76.87959 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 91001700.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6537277
- This listing as JSON
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