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Chanute Air Force Base, Hospital, Senior Officer Row, Rantoul, Champaign County, IL

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Chanute Air Force Base, Hospital, Senior Officer Row, Rantoul, Champaign County, IL

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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

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1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
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Rantoul (Ill.)40.30837, -88.15588
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