About this property
Cape Field at Fort Glenn was a military site significant for its role in World War II. It consists of Fort Glenn, an airfield of the United States Army Air Corps later renamed Cape Air Force Base, and the adjacent Naval Air Facility Otter Point, both located on Umnak Island in the Aleutian Islands of southwestern Alaska. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 87001301. It was listed on May 27, 1987.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island) listed on the National Register?
Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island)?
Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island)?
The period of significance for Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island) is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island)?
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