Officers of the I.D.E.S.I. society of Novato, California. This society...
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Hamilton Field, Auto Storage Shed, Hangar Avenue northwest of Second S...
Significance: This auto storage shed was built during the war years as part of the base's overall expansion. Building 312 is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern Califo... More
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, Rock Retaining Walls, Various locations in housing & h...
Significance: The rock retaining walls are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The rock terracing a... More
Hamilton Field, Hangar No. 9 & Air Corps Shop, Northwest end of Hangar...
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Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type B, Escolta Avenue & Fourth Street, Nova...
Significance: Facility No. 412 was the first warehouse constructed on base to serve the Quartermaster post exchange. In 1960 it was used as a Supply and Equipment Warehouse. By 1966 this building functioned v... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type B, Escolta Avenue & Fourth Street, Nova...
Significance: Facility No. 412 was the first warehouse constructed on base to serve the Quartermaster post exchange. In 1960 it was used as a Supply and Equipment Warehouse. By 1966 this building functioned v... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type E, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type E 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, Electric Facility Type A, East of Nave Drive, Novato, ...
Significance: Ten of these electric switch stations and transformer vaults were constructed during the initial phase of base build up and were essential components to base operations. Four were added to the ba... More
Hamilton Field, War Department Theater, Between Main Entrance Road & N...
Significance: The Base Theater was constructed in 1938, as funding gradually became available to complete the permanent post construction. It occupies a prominent position in the base plan and is an excellent ... More
Hamilton Field, Maintenance Hangars, Hangar Avenue between Sixth Stree...
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 t... 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
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... 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, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Storehouse Type B, Hangar Avenue, Novato, Marin County...
Significance: These temporary facilities were completed in 1941 to help meet the demand for additional storage space on the base. Although both buildings are quite deteriorated, they are good examples of unmod... 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
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
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
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
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
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
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, Small Arms Ammunition Storage, Southeast of Caliente R...
Significance: Facility No. 191, designed as a small arms ammunition storage facility, represents a type of defense structure unique to early air bases; later bases relied on underground earthen storage faciliti... More
Hamilton Field, Exchange Maintenance Shop, Second Street between Escol...
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Hamilton Field, Radio Signal Tower, Water Tower Road, Novato, Marin Co...
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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
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type E, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type E 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, Electric Facility Type A, East of Nave Drive, Novato, ...
Significance: Ten of these electric switch stations and transformer vaults were constructed during the initial phase of base build up and were essential components to base operations. Four were added to the ba... More
Hamilton Field, Quartermaster's Garage, Second Street, northeast of Es...
Significance: This building is stylistically reminiscent of stables constructed by the U.S. Cavalry at earlier military reservations throughout the West, which were in turn inspired by the stable architecture o... More
Hamilton Field, Sewage Pumping Station, East of San Pablo Avenue & Han...
Significance: The sewage pumping station, designed by the Quartermaster General's Office, is both architecturally significant and an essential element of base operations. The base sewage facilities at this loc... 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, Entrance Bridges, Main Entrance Road east of Nave Driv...
Significance: The double entrance bridges flank the location of the original security gate at Hamilton, and were an important feature of the landscaped entrance configuration at the base throughout the period o... More
Hamilton Field, Entrance Bridges, Main Entrance Road east of Nave Driv...
Significance: The double entrance bridges flank the location of the original security gate at Hamilton, and were an important feature of the landscaped entrance configuration at the base throughout the period o... More
Hamilton Field, Entrance Bridges, Main Entrance Road east of Nave Driv...
Significance: The double entrance bridges flank the location of the original security gate at Hamilton, and were an important feature of the landscaped entrance configuration at the base throughout the period o... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... 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, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type H2, 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, Pool Water Treatment Plant, South of Hospital Drive, N...
Significance: The building is significant as an example 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, Fire Station & Guard House, Southwest corner of Sevent...
Significance: The base Fire Station and Guard House initially provided fire rescue service to the entire base and air field and had a guard house with cells in the rear. During the 1950s, the interior was conv... More
Hamilton Field, Fire Station & Guard House, Southwest corner of Sevent...
Significance: The base Fire Station and Guard House initially provided fire rescue service to the entire base and air field and had a guard house with cells in the rear. During the 1950s, the interior was conv... 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, 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
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
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
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
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, Small Arms Ammunition Storage, Southeast of Caliente R...
Significance: Facility No. 191, designed as a small arms ammunition storage facility, represents a type of defense structure unique to early air bases; later bases relied on underground earthen storage faciliti... More
Hamilton Field, Exterior Lighting Type A, East of Nave Drive, Novato, ...
Significance: The exterior lighting fixtures installed at Hamilton between 1931 and 1935 are important features of the historic landscaping as well as contributing structures to the historic district. They ref... More
The banner of the I.D.E.S.I. society goes before the Queen and her cou...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Hamilton Field, Rock Retaining Walls, Various locations in housing & h...
Significance: The rock retaining walls are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The rock terracing a... More
Hamilton Field, Hangar No. 9 & Air Corps Shop, Northwest end of Hangar...
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Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type B, Escolta Avenue & Fourth Street, Nova...
Significance: Facility No. 412 was the first warehouse constructed on base to serve the Quartermaster post exchange. In 1960 it was used as a Supply and Equipment Warehouse. By 1966 this building functioned v... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type E, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type E 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, Group Headquarters, Southwest of Escolta Avenue at Fou...
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Hamilton Field, Group Headquarters, Southwest of Escolta Avenue at Fou...
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Hamilton Field, Group Headquarters, Southwest of Escolta Avenue at Fou...
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Hamilton Field, Field Officers' Quarters Type A, Sunset Drive, Las Lom...
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Hamilton Field, Storehouse Type A, Hangar Avenue northwest of Second S...
Significance: This storage structure was built in 1935 as part of the base's overall expansion. The building is significant as an example of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonia... More
Hamilton Field, Quartermaster's Garage, Second Street, northeast of Es...
Significance: This building is stylistically reminiscent of stables constructed by the U.S. Cavalry at earlier military reservations throughout the West, which were in turn inspired by the stable architecture o... 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, Electric Facility Type B, Crescent Drive northwest of ...
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, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... 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, Airmen's Open Mess, First cul-de-sac on F Street, Nova...
Significance: Building 642 is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. This mess hall originally served th... 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, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin C...
Significance: The base street signs are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The directional sign po... More
Hamilton Field, Hospital, Hospital Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: The building is significant as an example 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, Storehouse Type B, Hangar Avenue, Novato, Marin County...
Significance: These temporary facilities were completed in 1941 to help meet the demand for additional storage space on the base. Although both buildings are quite deteriorated, they are good examples of unmod... 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
Hamilton Field, Post Chapel, Escolta Avenue at Seventh Street, Novato,...
Significance: This building was constructed in 1942 and was one of several temporary chapel facilities located on base. Religious services for a variety of faiths and Christian denominations were provided for ... More
Hamilton Field, Post Chapel, Escolta Avenue at Seventh Street, Novato,...
Significance: This building was constructed in 1942 and was one of several temporary chapel facilities located on base. Religious services for a variety of faiths and Christian denominations were provided for ... 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
Hamilton Field, Paint, Oil & Dope House, Northwest of Second Street & ...
Significance: Completed in 1932, this is one of the first industrial structures built on the base, used for storing and dispensing oil and "dope," a technical term for any viscous chemical product used in base ... More
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
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
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, Small Arms Ammunition Storage, Southeast of Caliente R...
Significance: Facility No. 191, designed as a small arms ammunition storage facility, represents a type of defense structure unique to early air bases; later bases relied on underground earthen storage faciliti... More
Irene Farias, Queen of the Saint Jude Society of San Lorenzo, marches ...
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