Chanute Air Force Base, Non-Commissioned Officer Housing, Galaxy Stree...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 87 and nine similar duplex units of the Noncommissioned Officer Housing (NCO) were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-des... More
Hickam Field, Officers' Housing Type F, 602 Beard Avenue, Honolulu, Ho...
Significance: The housing planned for the Air Base was designed " in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere and traditions" with some buildings placed on curving streets and amidst extensive landscaping plants, a... More
Wendover Air Force Base, Link Training Building, South of Interstate 8...
Survey number: HABS UT-125-X Building/structure dates: 1943 Initial Construction
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Utility Building, 5220 Ri...
Significance: Building 2605 (HABS CA-2788-A), with its support Building 2606 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration ... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Radar Domes, East Ridgecrest Boulevard,...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-Y Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Mill Valley Air Force Station, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mount Tamalp...
Significance: Mill Valley Air Force Station (MVAFS) played a significant role in the United States Air Defense system during the period of the Cold War. The threat of Soviet nuclear and air force power warrant... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mount Tamalp...
Significance: Mill Valley Air Force Station (MVAFS) played a significant role in the United States Air Defense system during the period of the Cold War. The threat of Soviet nuclear and air force power warrant... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mount Tamalp...
Significance: Mill Valley Air Force Station (MVAFS) played a significant role in the United States Air Defense system during the period of the Cold War. The threat of Soviet nuclear and air force power warrant... More
Wendover Air Force Base, Target Butt Building, South of Interstate 80,...
Survey number: HABS UT-125-DC Building/structure dates: 1942 Initial Construction
Loring Air Force Base, Alert Area, Southeastern portion of base, east ...
Significance: The design of the structures in the Alert Area at Loring Air Force Base (AFB) represents special, strategic modifications of standard Air Force design in response to Soviet weapons advancements. ... More
Loring Air Force Base, Alert Area, Southeastern portion of base, east ...
Significance: The design of the structures in the Alert Area at Loring Air Force Base (AFB) represents special, strategic modifications of standard Air Force design in response to Soviet weapons advancements. ... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type D, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type D Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type D, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type D Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hickam Field, NCO Housing Type 4, 212 Tenth Street, Honolulu, Honolulu...
Significance: The housing planned for the new Air Base was designed "in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere and traditions" with some buildings placed on curving streets and amidst extensive landscaping plants... More
Hamilton Field, Amphitheater, North Oakland Drive near East Hospital D...
Significance: The stone and concrete amphitheater was constructed as part of the initial base landscaping. Its proximity to the enlisted personnel swimming pool and tennis courts suggest that it was intended t... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Hangar No. 2, Junction of Curtiss Street & Sen...
Significance: Hangar 2 is one of four hangars that dominate the landscape within the Chanute AFB Historic District. All four hangars were built in response to the massive mobilization required by World War II a... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Hangar No. 2, Junction of Curtiss Street & Sen...
Significance: Hangar 2 is one of four hangars that dominate the landscape within the Chanute AFB Historic District. All four hangars were built in response to the massive mobilization required by World War II a... More
Wendover Air Force Base, Bomb Site Storage, South of Interstate 80, We...
Survey number: HABS UT-125-AA Building/structure dates: 1944 Initial Construction
Hickam Field, Officers' Housing Type G, 205 Seventh Street, Honolulu, ...
Significance: THIS HOUSING PLANNED FOR THE NEW AIR BASE WAS DESIGNED "IN KEEPING WITH THE HAWAIIAN ATMOSPHERE AND TRADITIONS" WITH SOME BUILDINGS PLACED ON CURVING STREETS AND AMIDST EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING PLANT... More
McChord Air Force Base, Lanham Housing 2-Bedroom Duplex Type, Tacoma, ...
Survey number: HABS WA-230-C Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
McChord Air Force Base, Lanham Housing 2-Bedroom Duplex Type, Tacoma, ...
Survey number: HABS WA-230-C Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hickam Field, Officers' Housing Type J, 701 Beard Street, Honolulu, Ho...
Significance: The housing planned for the new Air Base was designed "in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere and traditions" with some buildings placed on curving streets and amidst extensive landscaping plants... More
Hickam Field, Officers' Housing Type J, 701 Beard Street, Honolulu, Ho...
Significance: The housing planned for the new Air Base was designed "in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere and traditions" with some buildings placed on curving streets and amidst extensive landscaping plants... More
Hickam Field, Officers' Housing Type J, 701 Beard Street, Honolulu, Ho...
Significance: The housing planned for the new Air Base was designed "in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere and traditions" with some buildings placed on curving streets and amidst extensive landscaping plants... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type H1, Buena Vista, Novat...
Significance: The Type H Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hamilton Field, Flagpole, Northeast end of Palm Avenue in front of Fac...
Significance: The base flagpole and the surrounding landscaped area in front of the headquarters building occupies an important position on the base and was designed to create a formal atmosphere at the entranc... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type C, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type C Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type C, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type C Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hamilton Field, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type A, Sa...
Significance: Type A double Non-Commissioned Officers' (NCO) Quarters are among the original residential units designed at Hamilton Field. The homes were equipped with all modern amenities available at the tim... More
Hickam Field, NCO Housing Type 5, 206 Tenth Street, Honolulu, Honolulu...
Significance: The housing planned for the new Air Base was designed "in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere and traditions" with some buildings placed on curving streets and amidst extensive landscaping plant... More
Hamilton Field, Bread Bakery, Fourth Street between Escolta & Hangar A...
Significance: The base bakery was added in 1940, along with the base exchange and several other facilities that were not constructed initially due to lack of funds. It is one of the few buildings on base that ... More
Albrook Air Force Station, Field Officer's Quarters, West side of Darg...
Survey number: HABS CZ-10-A
Chanute Air Force Base, Non-Commissioned Officer Housing, Curtiss Stre...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 73 and nine similar duplex units of the Noncommissioned Officer Housing (NCO) were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-des... More
March Air Force Base, March Field, Gymnasium, DeKay Avenue, Moreno Val...
Significance: March Field Historic District is significant in the area of military history for its association with the development of the Air Corps on the West Coast, serving as the key training and bombardmen... More
March Air Force Base, March Field, Gymnasium, DeKay Avenue, Moreno Val...
Significance: March Field Historic District is significant in the area of military history for its association with the development of the Air Corps on the West Coast, serving as the key training and bombardmen... More
Eglin Air Force Base, Motor Repair Shop, Northwest of Flager Road, Chi...
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Hamilton Field, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type C, Sa...
Significance: The Type C double Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were eq... More
Selfridge Field, North of North River Road, east of Irwin Road, Mount ...
Survey number: HAER MI-116 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hickam Field, Officers' Housing Type C, 208 Second Street, Honolulu, H...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Chanute Air Force Base, Hangar No. 3, Sentry Street, Rantoul, Champaig...
Significance: Hangar 3 is one of four hangars that dominate the landscape within the Chanute AFB Historic District. All four hangars were built in response to the massive mobilization required by World War II a... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, 2709 Florida Keys Avenue, ...
Significance: The Fire and Guard House, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character.... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, 2709 Florida Keys Avenue, ...
Significance: The Fire and Guard House, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character.... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type A, Sunset Drive, Novat...
Significance: The Type A Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with a... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type A, Sunset Drive, Novat...
Significance: The Type A Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with a... More
Hamilton Field, Photographic Laboratory, Seventh Street between Escolt...
Significance: The base Photographic Laboratory, also referred to as the PMT lab, was used as a training facility as well as the developing and printing facility for all official photo documentation made on and ... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Non-Commissioned Officer Housing, Curtiss Stre...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 74 and nine similar duplex units of the Noncommissioned Officer Housing (NCO) were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-des... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Non-Commissioned Officer Housing, Curtiss Stre...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 71 and nine similar duplex units of the Noncommissioned Officer Housing (NCO) were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-des... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type C, Second Street, Novato, Marin County,...
Significance: The buildings are significant as examples of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type D, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin Co...
Significance: The buildings are significant as examples of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type D, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin Co...
Significance: The buildings are significant as examples of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Hickam Field, NCO Housing Type 6, 212 Eleventh Street, Honolulu, Honol...
Significance: The Type 6 duplex housing units were part of the development of Hickam Air BAse in the late 1930s and early 1940s as the Army Air Corps shifted its operations from Ford Island and utilized the lar... More
Hickam Field, NCO Housing Type 6, 212 Eleventh Street, Honolulu, Honol...
Significance: The Type 6 duplex housing units were part of the development of Hickam Air BAse in the late 1930s and early 1940s as the Army Air Corps shifted its operations from Ford Island and utilized the lar... More
Hamilton Field, Bachelor Officers' Quarters, 201 Sunset Drive, Novato,...
Significance: The Bachelor Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped with all the mo... More
Grand Forks Air Force Base, Missile Launch Facility November-33, State...
Public domain photograph of railway map, railroad tracks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...
Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More
Fairchild Air Force Base, Engine Test Cell Building, Near intersection...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fairchild Air Force Base, Engine Test Cell Building, Near intersection...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Hamilton Field, Post Office, Fifth Street between Escolta & Hangar Ave...
Significance: The post office building was added to the list of base service facilities in 1941. Building 430 is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern California, and wi... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Administration Building, East Ridgecres...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-H Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Edwards Air Force Base, North Base, North Base Road, Boron, Kern Count...
Significance: North Base originated as a remote, secret facility to test the United States' first jet-propelled military aircraft, the Bell XP-59A Airacomet. During World War II, facilities grew to accommodate... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Chanute Air Force Base, White Hall, Jolly Green Street, Rantoul, Champ...
Significance: Built in response to the pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 3 was originally a self-contained multi-purpose troop barracks for 2,200 men. It included a barber shop, post office, commu... More
Chanute Air Force Base, White Hall, Jolly Green Street, Rantoul, Champ...
Significance: Built in response to the pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 3 was originally a self-contained multi-purpose troop barracks for 2,200 men. It included a barber shop, post office, commu... More
Chanute Air Force Base, White Hall, Jolly Green Street, Rantoul, Champ...
Significance: Built in response to the pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 3 was originally a self-contained multi-purpose troop barracks for 2,200 men. It included a barber shop, post office, commu... More
Chanute Air Force Base, White Hall, Jolly Green Street, Rantoul, Champ...
Significance: Built in response to the pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 3 was originally a self-contained multi-purpose troop barracks for 2,200 men. It included a barber shop, post office, commu... More
Chanute Air Force Base, White Hall, Jolly Green Street, Rantoul, Champ...
Significance: Built in response to the pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 3 was originally a self-contained multi-purpose troop barracks for 2,200 men. It included a barber shop, post office, commu... More
Chanute Air Force Base, White Hall, Jolly Green Street, Rantoul, Champ...
Significance: Built in response to the pre-World War II massive mobilization, Building 3 was originally a self-contained multi-purpose troop barracks for 2,200 men. It included a barber shop, post office, commu... More
Hamilton Field, Exchange Maintenance Shop, Second Street between Escol...
Public domain photograph of a shop, shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, U.S. Route 9, Plattsburgh, Clinton County,...
Significance: For over 100 years, the U.S. has maintained a military presence at the site of the now closed Plattsburgh AFB. During the Civil War, Union troops organized and departed from the base; during the S... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, U.S. Route 9, Plattsburgh, Clinton County,...
Significance: For over 100 years, the U.S. has maintained a military presence at the site of the now closed Plattsburgh AFB. During the Civil War, Union troops organized and departed from the base; during the S... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, U.S. Route 9, Plattsburgh, Clinton County,...
Significance: For over 100 years, the U.S. has maintained a military presence at the site of the now closed Plattsburgh AFB. During the Civil War, Union troops organized and departed from the base; during the S... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, U.S. Route 9, Plattsburgh, Clinton County,...
Significance: For over 100 years, the U.S. has maintained a military presence at the site of the now closed Plattsburgh AFB. During the Civil War, Union troops organized and departed from the base; during the S... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, U.S. Route 9, Plattsburgh, Clinton County,...
Significance: For over 100 years, the U.S. has maintained a military presence at the site of the now closed Plattsburgh AFB. During the Civil War, Union troops organized and departed from the base; during the S... More
Cape Canaveral Air Station, Launch Complex 17, East end of Lighthouse ...
Significance: Launch Complex 17 has played a key role in the American space program by supporting over 260 launches since 1957. Constructed in 1956 and 1957, the complex originally supported the Air Force's Th... More
Cape Canaveral Air Station, Launch Complex 17, East end of Lighthouse ...
Significance: Launch Complex 17 has played a key role in the American space program by supporting over 260 launches since 1957. Constructed in 1956 and 1957, the complex originally supported the Air Force's Th... More
Cape Canaveral Air Station, Launch Complex 17, East end of Lighthouse ...
Significance: Launch Complex 17 has played a key role in the American space program by supporting over 260 launches since 1957. Constructed in 1956 and 1957, the complex originally supported the Air Force's Th... More
Marine glider at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C
12002-32. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More
Marine lieutenant with the towing plane for the gliders at Page Field,...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Marines finishing training at Parris Island, S.C.
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Marine Corps gliders in flight out of Parris Island, S.C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of an airplane, aircraft, airport, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Mrs. Virginia Davis, a riveter in the assembly and repair department o...
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Painting the American insignia on airplane wings is a job that Mrs. Ir...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Fueling a plane at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas
Photo probably shows man adding oil, rather than fuel, because of his location on the airplane. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009)
Sailor at the Naval Air Base wears the new type protective clothing an...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Driver of Marine truck at New River, N.C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Bowen and Olsen, a riveter and her supervisor, in the Assembly and Rep...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a ship, docks, navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Marine lieutenant by the power towing plane for the gliders at Parris ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Marine Corps barrage balloons, Parris Island, S.C
12002-32. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More
Hamilton Field, Radio Signal Tower, Water Tower Road, Novato, Marin Co...
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wendover Air Force Base, Administrative Building, South of Interstate ...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Utah, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hamilton Field, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type B, Sa...
Significance: The Type B double Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were eq... More
Hamilton Field, Storage Magazines, Igloo Hill Road, Novato, Marin Coun...
Significance: Buildings 780 and 781 are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The ammunitions storage... More
Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, East of Red Hill Avenue between Eding...
Significance: MCAS Tustin was originally built to support the function of the LTA ships and later became a major center for Marine helicopter aviation on the West Coast. The lighter-than-air ship hangars repre... More
Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, East of Red Hill Avenue between Eding...
Significance: MCAS Tustin was originally built to support the function of the LTA ships and later became a major center for Marine helicopter aviation on the West Coast. The lighter-than-air ship hangars repre... More
McChord Air Force Base, Building No. 724, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA
Survey number: HABS WA-230-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
McChord Air Force Base, Building No. 724, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA
Survey number: HABS WA-230-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Combat Operations Center,...
Significance: Building 2605 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration G as a significant Cold War-era structure. The Co... More