14 Aug 2025

Ohio Army National Guard, St. Marys Armory: Historic Buildings Survey

Abstract: St. Marys Armory is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under Criterion A for being constructed during the Interwar Armory Construction Program (1920–1940 era) and under Criterion C for its design of castellated, Art Deco, and Art Moderne architectural styles. This report documents the building to the standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey and includes a historic context, architectural descriptions, photographs, and architectural drawings. This report satisfies Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 as amended and will be used by the St. Marys Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) for mitigation. This documentation fulfills Stipulation II of the Memorandum of Understanding Among the Adjutant General of Ohio and the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office (OHSHPO) Regarding Disposal of St. Marys Armory, Auglaize County, Ohio.