About this property
Scott Field Historic District began as a World War I era air base built in 1917 near O'Fallon, Illinois, and was expanded and rebuilt before World War II. The district contains primarily that portion of the base built prior to 1941, and is now contained within the renamed, expanded, and operational Scott Air Force Base. The district boundaries include 107 contributing buildings and structures, and exclude post-1945 buildings built in the areas surrounding the 1917 Main Base area. Scott Field was named after Corporal Frank S. Scott, the first enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces to die in an aircraft accident. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
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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 94000060. It was listed on March 10, 1994.
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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 Scott Field Historic District listed on the National Register?
Scott Field Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Scott Field Historic District?
Scott Field Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Scott Field Historic District?
The period of significance for Scott Field Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Scott Field Historic District?
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