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Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel

Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel is a historic place in Hampton (Independent City), Hampton County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002798.

Hampton (Independent City), Hampton County, VirginiaListed October 3, 1985NRIS #85002798★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel?

The Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel, also known as Eight-Foot Transonic Tunnel, was a wind tunnel located in Building 641 of NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. It was a National Historic Landmark.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel
City
Hampton (Independent City)
County
Hampton County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
October 3, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002798
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.08226, -76.34118
When was Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel listed on the National Register?

Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.

Where is Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel located?

Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel is located in Hampton (Independent City), Hampton County, Virginia at approximately 37.08226, -76.34118. See the map above.

Is Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Eight-Foot High Speed Tunnel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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