Hamilton Field, Maintenance Hangars, Hangar Avenue between Sixth Street & San Pablo Avenue, Novato, Marin County, CA

Significance: The air field double hangars were used for storage and maintenance of aircraft of all types. Each hangar was capable of housing 20 planes. During the war the hangars were painted in camouflage to conceal them from overhead view, and served not only as storage and repair buildings but as defensive facilities as well, demonstrating the manner in which the base was adapted to wartime operation. These buildings are an example of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's Mission heritage in a departure from traditional military architecture.
Survey number: HABS CA-2398-H