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Hangar 9

Hangar 9 is a historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000895.

San Antonio, Bexar County, TexasListed May 21, 1970NRIS #70000895★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Hangar 9?

Hangar 9 is a historic aircraft hangar at Brooks City-Base, the former Brooks Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. Built in 1918, it is the oldest U.S. Air Force aircraft storage and repair facility, and is the only surviving hangar, other than the ASUW Shellhouse, from World War I. The building, now rehabilitated as a special event facility, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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Listing details

Name
Hangar 9
City
San Antonio
County
Bexar County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
May 21, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000895
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.34397, -98.44394
When was Hangar 9 listed on the National Register?

Hangar 9 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1970.

Where is Hangar 9 located?

Hangar 9 is located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas at approximately 29.34397, -98.44394. See the map above.

Is Hangar 9 a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hangar 9 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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