About this property
Hangar No. 1 is an airship hangar located at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It was the intended destination of the rigid airship LZ 129 Hindenburg prior to the Hindenburg disaster on May 6, 1937, when it burned while landing. Built in 1921, it is one of the oldest surviving structures associated with that period's development of lighter-than-air flight. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
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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 68000031. It was listed on May 22, 1968.
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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 Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station listed on the National Register?
Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1968.
What type of historic resource is Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station?
Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station 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 Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station?
The period of significance for Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near Hangar No. 1, Lakehurst Naval Air Station?
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