[1] The first military unit in Lansing was founded in 1876, and in 1878 the group changed their name to the "Governor's Guards."

In 1920, the Michigan National Guard was reorganized, and the Lansing unit renamed the 119th Field Artillery, 32nd Division.

[2] During the 1920s and 1930s, the armory was used for social events such as weddings, boxing matches and community gatherings.

[3] The Marshall Street Armory is a rectangular two-story, red-brick, Tudor Revival structure with a raised basement and limestone trim.

The wide stone band continues through these bays, and contains blind arches above the windows.