Chanute Air Force Base, Hospital, Senior Officer Row, Rantoul, Champaign County, IL
Summary
Significance: Built in 1939-1941, in response to pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 4 was originally designed as a 75-bed hospital with a 40-man Medical Detachment. Before construction was complete, the building plans were altered to accommodate 110 beds and build additional space for another 500 beds. The building is a significant element of the Chanute AFB Historic District.
Survey number: HABS IL-1185-C
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Rantoul (Ill.), 40.30837, -88.15588
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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