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Randolph Field Historic District

San Antonio, Texas
County of Bexar.
Randolph Air Force Base
National Register Number: 96000753
Resource type: District.
Property type: Defense - air facility. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: TX-28 Certified Local Government: YES
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Statement of Significance (as of designation - August 7, 2001):
Randolph Field, Texas, played an exceptional role in the development of the air arm of the United States Army,which eventually achieved its independence as the United States Air Force in September 1947. It was concieved and designed as a model airfield for flying training in the mid 1920's for the fledging Army Air Corps. The completed "air city" became the site of unique Air Corps schools for flying training and aviation medicine, and as well was a landmark in airfield planning and design. In addition, administrative headquarters at Randolph Field, including the Air Corps Training Center, and the Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command, were keystones in the organiztional structure of the Army Air Forces. Their roles were pivotal in the Army air arm's 40-year campaign to become an independent branch of the United States armed forces.

Condition:
There are no threats to the NHL at this time.

Replaced Spanish Barrel tile on 5 houses and 1 building, renovated tall windows in original Post Exchange, replaced original steel case window in Building 900 and renovated original wooden double doors on Building 900. Conducted numerous projects to prevent deterioration and enhance the architectural structures of 348 historic buildings.


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