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Hangar 9, Brooks Air Force Base

San Antonio, Texas
County of Bexar.
National Register Number: 70000895
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Defense - air facility. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: TX-28 Certified Local Government: YES

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 8, 1976):
Erected in 1918 for the U.S Army Signal Corps Aviation Section on one of its hastily established World War I training field, this wood-trussed frame structure is the country's oldest Air Force aircraft storage and repair facility and symbolizes the early Army effort to create an effective air force. It is the only remaining WWI hangar in the United States. For further information, see www.brooks.af.mil/ABG/MU/master.html.

Condition:
Currently, there are no threats to the landmark.

Minor work including painting and in-kind replacement of rotted wood was completed in 2006. In 2007, two of the side entry doors were replaced with 5 panel wood doors to match original.

Recommendation/Change since last report:
No assistance is needed.


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