[3] The state architect William C. Knighton designed the building, and John Hunter, a local contractor, constructed it.

[3] The armory was the noteworthy periods were the years of 1917 and 1943 because the national guardsmen from the Roseberg area were mobilized for both World Wars.

[3] In World War I, the national guardsmen of Oregon all became a part of 41st Infantry Division, and mobilized to France.

[3] In World War II, the national guardsmen of Oregon again became the 41st Infantry Division, but they mobilized to Southeast Pacific.

[3] The community has served as a children's gymnastics studio, a corporate office, an events center, and a basketball court.

[10] The building was reconstructed to replicate an indoor baseball practice facility and a living dorm for the student athletes.