About this property
Hangar 9 is a historic aircraft hangar at Brooks City-Base, the former Brooks Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. Built in 1918, it is the oldest U.S. Air Force aircraft storage and repair facility, and is the only surviving hangar, other than the ASUW Shellhouse, from World War I. The building, now rehabilitated as a special event facility, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
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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 70000895. It was listed on May 20, 1970.
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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 9 listed on the National Register?
Hangar 9 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Hangar 9?
Hangar 9 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Hangar 9 a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hangar 9 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 9?
The period of significance for Hangar 9 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
Can I research the history near Hangar 9?
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