About this property
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, commemorates the contributions of African-American airmen in World War II. Moton Field was the site of primary flight training for the pioneering pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, and is now operated by the National Park Service to interpret their history and achievements. It was constructed in 1941 as a new training base. The field was named after former Tuskegee Institute principal Robert Russa Moton, who died the …
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000284. It was listed on November 6, 1998.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site?
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
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