Randolph Field Historic District
National Historic Landmark

Randolph Field Historic District

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Listed
July 7, 1996
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000753

About this property

Randolph Field Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing the central portion of Randolph Air Force Base, near San Antonio, Texas, US. Randolph Field was innovatively designed using Garden city movement principles, and includes a unique and well-preserved assemblage of Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture. Built between 1929 and 1931, it was the first permanent flight training facility of the United States military establishment, then the United States Army Air Corps and later the United States Air Force. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001.

Location

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
29.53394, -98.27956

Categories

MILITARYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Base Administration Building
Industrial
0.3 mi
Harrison, John S., House
Industrial
3.4 mi
Selma Stagecoach Stop and Post Office
Early Republic
3.7 mi
State Highway 3-A Bridge at Cibolo Creek
Civil War
6 mi
Hall, Robert, House
Industrial
6.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Salado Creek
1842Early Republic
6.6 mi
Battle of Salado Creek Sep 18 1842
1842Early Republic
8.4 mi
Woll Raid (Battle of Salado Creek)
1842Early Republic
9.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Randolph Field Historic District listed on the National Register?

Randolph Field Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Randolph Field Historic District?

Randolph Field Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Randolph Field Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Randolph Field Historic District 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 Randolph Field Historic District?

The period of significance for Randolph Field Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.

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