Bel Air Armory

Bel Air Armory is a historic National Guard armory located at Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. It was constructed in 1915 of Port Deposit granite. The building consists of the main block, five bays by three, two stories over a raised basement, and the "drill hall" to the rear of the main block. The front elevation is detailed to recall Medieval fortifications and features two projecting hexagonal towers which rise to three stories and are topped by crenelated battlements finished in stone coping.[2]

Bel Air Armory
LocationN. Main St., Bel Air, Maryland
Coordinates39°32′15″N 76°21′1″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1915 (1915)
ArchitectHamme, John B.; Whalen, Lawrence,& Co.
Architectural styleMedieval Castle
MPSMaryland National Guard Armories TR
NRHP reference No.85002667[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 25, 1985

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

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