Randolph Field Historic District
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Randolph Field Historic District is a historic district located within Randolph Air Force Base
, near San Antonio, Texas
. The 405 acres (1.6 km²) site includes 350 contributing buildings, sites, and structures, and 47 non-contributing ones; in the Mission Revival
, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Streamline Moderne
styles.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 2001.
The Base Administration Building, a contributing structure, is itself listed in the National Register of Historic Places
.
Randolph Air Force Base
Randolph Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located east-northeast of San Antonio, Texas. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 902d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command ....
, near San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
. The 405 acres (1.6 km²) site includes 350 contributing buildings, sites, and structures, and 47 non-contributing ones; in the Mission Revival
Mission Revival Style architecture
The Mission Revival Style was an architectural movement that began in the late 19th century for a colonial style's revivalism and reinterpretation, which drew inspiration from the late 18th and early 19th century Spanish missions in California....
, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Streamline Moderne
Streamline Moderne
Streamline Moderne, sometimes referred to by either name alone or as Art Moderne, was a late type of the Art Deco design style which emerged during the 1930s...
styles.
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 2001.
The Base Administration Building, a contributing structure, is itself listed in the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
External links
- Randolph Air Force Base Handbook of Texas OnlineHandbook of TexasThe Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...