Walk Around- March 1, 2020
On March 1, 2020 I took a walk around Mitchel Field, now Nassau Community College and Museum Row, and took pictures of every existing building from the old base. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, Mitchel Field (Air Force Base) will hopefully be preserved forever.
My walk began in the Southeast corner near the Operations Building (now the NCC Student Union) and commenced northward on Hazelhurst Road along the east side of the Parade Ground taking in Officers Row.
I made a right onto Miller Ave. heading east and captured more housing, the Officers Club and Pool area, then around the north half-circle including the Bachelors Officers Quarters, The Enlisted Mens Club and the PX. I then went west along Miller Road to shoot North Hall, the abandoned Theater and the one remaining Temporary WWII barracks and doubled back to the Parade Ground. Then south down Duncan Ave. on the west side of the Parade Ground taking in the 2 Headquarters Buildings, then west along Davis Ave. capturing South Hall and the abandoned NCO Club/Quarters. I then detoured north to the Mess Hall, The Base Hospital, Morgue and Gymnasium, then wrapped around the west side of the Maintinance Hangars and then east along the Hangar Line (Hangars 2, 3 and 4)and back to the Operations Building.
I have added my own commentary and historical context where appropriate.
I have created separate galleries for each section and identified each building in the captions. Click on each photo to enlarge. All architectural building descriptions are from the National Register of Historic Place Application Form compiled by Nassau County and The Cradle of Aviation Museum.
I hope you enjoy this walk around Historic Mitchel Field. I have also included period photos for context. Thank you, Paul Martin, webmaster.
I have created separate galleries for each section and identified each building in the captions. Click on each photo to enlarge. All architectural building descriptions are from the National Register of Historic Place Application Form compiled by Nassau County and The Cradle of Aviation Museum.
I hope you enjoy this walk around Historic Mitchel Field. I have also included period photos for context. Thank you, Paul Martin, webmaster.
1944 Map
Operations Building: (NCC Library, now Student Union)
Above: Sounding retreat at the Post's Flagpole directly behind the Ops Building. Note the WWII gun pits surrounding the pole.
Right:The ops building was opened in 1932 but the control tower was not added until 1936. Below: The original tetrahedron wind indicator in front of Ops building. |
Building 8 – Mitchel Field Base Operations Building (Nassau Community College Student Union), 1933 (1 contributing building) Two-story, eleven-bay by five-bay, hipped-roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. The two bays on the eastern and western ends of the building project slightly from the central mass, giving it an “I” shape. Faces onto the parade ground. Central entrance with stone surround featuring broken pediment and detailing around second floor window. Base of first military control tower for Mitchel Field remains visible at the center of the roofline. Nonhistoric (ca. 1980) one-story, prefabricated metal hyphen and one-story, front-gabled prefabricated metal wing at rear. Minimal fenestration. 
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Commanding Officers Circle ( Rice Circle)
Commanding Officer's House
Rice Circle: Highest ranking officers homes. The center Home, 363, was occupied by the Base Commander, and now the NCC President.
361, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
362, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
363, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Commanding Officer's House and NCC President.
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof. Building 363, originally the base commanding officer’s quarters (currently the college president’s house), has a one-story sunroom addition on the side opposite the two-story enclosed porch.
364, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
365, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on east elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
Rice Circle: Highest ranking officers homes. The center Home, 363, was occupied by the Base Commander, and now the NCC President.
361, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
362, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
363, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Commanding Officer's House and NCC President.
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof. Building 363, originally the base commanding officer’s quarters (currently the college president’s house), has a one-story sunroom addition on the side opposite the two-story enclosed porch.
364, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on north elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
365, Senior Officers Housing, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, side-gabled, five-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick house on a concrete foundation. One-story, Tuscan columned projecting brick entry porch with concrete steps. Two-story enclosed entry porch on east elevation. Six-over-six replacement windows. Wood cornice projects slightly at roofline, cornice returns on side gables. Slate roof.
Officers Club and Pool
Building 374 – Officers’ Club (Building K), 1932 (1 contributing building)
Eleven-bay by five-bay brick building on a concrete foundation. Central one-and-a-half story section, side-gabled roof extends into shed roof on north and south elevations; flanked by one-story sections which mimic roof pattern. Central seven bays articulated as an arcade flanked by paired Tuscan pilasters with a brick base and topped by a horizontal modillioned cornice. Two exterior chimneys on ends of center section. Flanking sections have projecting bow windows. Arched windows and metal bow windows remain. One-story wing and cross gables to the rear (south elevation).
Eleven-bay by five-bay brick building on a concrete foundation. Central one-and-a-half story section, side-gabled roof extends into shed roof on north and south elevations; flanked by one-story sections which mimic roof pattern. Central seven bays articulated as an arcade flanked by paired Tuscan pilasters with a brick base and topped by a horizontal modillioned cornice. Two exterior chimneys on ends of center section. Flanking sections have projecting bow windows. Arched windows and metal bow windows remain. One-story wing and cross gables to the rear (south elevation).
11th Street
375 – Pool House, 1932 (2 contributing buildings)
Two identical one-story brick buildings separated by a central metal gate with brick piers.
Three-bay by one-bay, one-story, brick building with a slate roof and concrete foundation. Brick quoining. Boarded-up doors. Side-gabled over central bay with front-gabled dormer with cornice returns and two six-pane windows. Three front-gables on each end with cornice returns and central bulls-eye oval windows.
Visiting Officer Quarters and Enlisted Mens Club
Hazelhurst Avenue
Building 368 – Visiting Officers Housing (Building Y, Bradley Hall), 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, twenty-one-bay by six-bay, H-shaped 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Northern and southern ends of the building are front-gabled and have a full pediment with a central semicircular window. Central, two-story five-bay projecting entry portico; two-story brick arches with a balcony at the second story. Portico roofline capped by a balustrade. Six-over-six sash are original to the building. Five front-gabled dormers project from the roofline.
Building 368 – Visiting Officers Housing (Building Y, Bradley Hall), 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, twenty-one-bay by six-bay, H-shaped 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Northern and southern ends of the building are front-gabled and have a full pediment with a central semicircular window. Central, two-story five-bay projecting entry portico; two-story brick arches with a balcony at the second story. Portico roofline capped by a balustrade. Six-over-six sash are original to the building. Five front-gabled dormers project from the roofline.
Building 108 – Enlisted Men’s Club, 1933 (1 contributing building)
Nine-bay by five-bay (132-feet long, 73 feet deep) brick building on a concrete foundation. Central one-and-a-half story section, side-gabled roof extends into shed roof on north and south elevations; flanked by one-story sections which mimic roof pattern. Central four bays articulated as an arcade flanked by paired Tuscan pilasters with a brick base and topped by a horizontal modillioned cornice. Two exterior chimneys on ends of center section. Flanking sections have projecting bow windows and slightly corbeled cornices. Windows are aluminum double hung. Exterior doors and grilles are hollow metal, wood, and aluminum.
Nine-bay by five-bay (132-feet long, 73 feet deep) brick building on a concrete foundation. Central one-and-a-half story section, side-gabled roof extends into shed roof on north and south elevations; flanked by one-story sections which mimic roof pattern. Central four bays articulated as an arcade flanked by paired Tuscan pilasters with a brick base and topped by a horizontal modillioned cornice. Two exterior chimneys on ends of center section. Flanking sections have projecting bow windows and slightly corbeled cornices. Windows are aluminum double hung. Exterior doors and grilles are hollow metal, wood, and aluminum.
Base Post Exchange: NCC Bookstore
Building 106 – Base Post Exchange (Nassau Community College Book Store), 1932 (1 contributing building)
One-story, ten-bay by five-bay side-gabled 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. One-story, two-bay by two-bay front-gabled sections project from each end of the building on the façade (east elevation); central arched window opening with keystones. Quoins on projecting wings and primary building. The windows are original and are steel operable sash with single-pane glass and infill panels. Exterior doors and grilles are aluminum storefront type at the main entrance and hollow metal and wood doors at rear exits. The existing roofing is steep sloped copper standing seam roof, trim, flashings, gutters, and downspouts. Gables on north and south elevations have small, eared parapets.
One-story, ten-bay by five-bay side-gabled 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. One-story, two-bay by two-bay front-gabled sections project from each end of the building on the façade (east elevation); central arched window opening with keystones. Quoins on projecting wings and primary building. The windows are original and are steel operable sash with single-pane glass and infill panels. Exterior doors and grilles are aluminum storefront type at the main entrance and hollow metal and wood doors at rear exits. The existing roofing is steep sloped copper standing seam roof, trim, flashings, gutters, and downspouts. Gables on north and south elevations have small, eared parapets.
Theater
Building 107 – Base Movie Theater (Nassau Community College plans to use for Performing Arts Dept), 1940 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, front-gabled Flemish bond building. Central, three-bay by two-bay projecting vestibule on four-bay by five-bay building with limestone coping. Central marquee on vestibule is boarded up; north and south bays have arched doors with semicircular transoms and solider brick surrounds with limestone keystones and springing blocks. North and south bays framed by pilasters which support ends of broken pediment in gable. Three rectangular windows and one semicircular window (all boarded) with keystones light upper story; north and south elevations have same fenestration detail. Slate roof. Servicemen saw first run movies at this theater before they opened at the movie palaces in New York and Los Angeles.
Building 107 – Base Movie Theater (Nassau Community College plans to use for Performing Arts Dept), 1940 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, front-gabled Flemish bond building. Central, three-bay by two-bay projecting vestibule on four-bay by five-bay building with limestone coping. Central marquee on vestibule is boarded up; north and south bays have arched doors with semicircular transoms and solider brick surrounds with limestone keystones and springing blocks. North and south bays framed by pilasters which support ends of broken pediment in gable. Three rectangular windows and one semicircular window (all boarded) with keystones light upper story; north and south elevations have same fenestration detail. Slate roof. Servicemen saw first run movies at this theater before they opened at the movie palaces in New York and Los Angeles.
T-154
Building T-154 – Last Remaining Temporary Building, ca.1940 (1 contributing building)
The Media Building and T-154, the last remaining temporary building, were built separately and later connected historically via a rear connector. While they are being counted as one building, they are described separately here for clarity.
The Media Building is a one-story, five-bay by two-bay, side-gabled 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Concrete steps lead to central double door entrance on south elevation, one eight-over- eight window in each bay. Two eight-over-eight windows on west elevation. Brick chimney at western end of roofline.
T-154 is a one-story, front-gabled two-bay by fifteen-bay frame building covered in asbestos siding. Six-over-six windows in most bays. Two metal doors on northern elevation. Rafter tails visible under roofline. Central front-gabled vent with louvered sides. One-bay wide shed-roofed section extends to south; wooden doors. U-shaped, side-gabled and shed-roofed frame hyphen covered in asbestos siding at eastern end of building connects to media building.
Gymnasium and Swimming Pool
Building 115 – Base Gymnasium, 1933. Still in use today for Military Personnel contains indoor basketball court, Racquet ball courts and locker rooms. The outdoor swimming pool has been abandoned and is no longer functional. faces north on Miller Ave. Note the 3 same trees still standing in period photos and modern photos.
Building 115 – Base Gymnasium, 1933 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, seven-bay by nine-bay (94 feet wide by 132 feet long) cross-gabled 1:5 brick Georgian Revival gymnasium. Two-story, three-bay pedimented entry portico on façade (north elevation) supported by four columns; simple frieze and pediment. Two replacement entry doors retain surround with eared molding and cornice. Contemporary aluminum windows. Horizontal cornice running below the gable. End gables have pediment with pilasters and concrete coping.
116 – Swimming Pool, 1940 (1 contributing structure)
In-ground swimming pool, located just southwest of the gymnasium. Concrete walkway surrounding concrete pool which slopes in depth.
Two-story, seven-bay by nine-bay (94 feet wide by 132 feet long) cross-gabled 1:5 brick Georgian Revival gymnasium. Two-story, three-bay pedimented entry portico on façade (north elevation) supported by four columns; simple frieze and pediment. Two replacement entry doors retain surround with eared molding and cornice. Contemporary aluminum windows. Horizontal cornice running below the gable. End gables have pediment with pilasters and concrete coping.
116 – Swimming Pool, 1940 (1 contributing structure)
In-ground swimming pool, located just southwest of the gymnasium. Concrete walkway surrounding concrete pool which slopes in depth.
1st AF Headquarters Buildings,
1st AF and Continental Air Command.
Buildings 105, 104, 102, and 101 are all Identical buildings, built in 1932. Period photos are often difficult to determine which building is which. Background buildings and shadow analysis can sometimes be a clue. I have grouped all 4 buildings together in this gallery and tried to ID the period photos.
The 4 buildings form a horseshoe shape with the rear courtyards all facing each other.
Building 105 (NCC North Hall) faces North on Miller Street. This was 1st AF headquarters.
Buildings 104 (NCC Hall V) and 102 NCC Nassau Hall) face east onto the parade Ground. 104 is North and 102 is South. Both these buildings were identified as Continental Air Command headquarters.
Building 101 (NCC South Hall) faces south towards the airfield and was identified as Bachelor Officers’ Quarters.
The 4 buildings form a horseshoe shape with the rear courtyards all facing each other.
Building 105 (NCC North Hall) faces North on Miller Street. This was 1st AF headquarters.
Buildings 104 (NCC Hall V) and 102 NCC Nassau Hall) face east onto the parade Ground. 104 is North and 102 is South. Both these buildings were identified as Continental Air Command headquarters.
Building 101 (NCC South Hall) faces south towards the airfield and was identified as Bachelor Officers’ Quarters.
Building 105 (NCC North Hall) faces North on Miller Street. This was 1st AF headquarters.
Building 105 – 1st Air Force Headquarters (North Hall) (Nassau Community College Building N), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment. Retains regular fenestration with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Each window is capped by a jack arch. Contemporary six-over-six windows; a metal panel is located under each window, suggesting the historic windows were longer. On the north elevation, a semicircular stair leads to the entrance. Cornice under roofline. Five narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and four side-gabled skylights project from the roofline.
Building 105 – 1st Air Force Headquarters (North Hall) (Nassau Community College Building N), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment. Retains regular fenestration with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Each window is capped by a jack arch. Contemporary six-over-six windows; a metal panel is located under each window, suggesting the historic windows were longer. On the north elevation, a semicircular stair leads to the entrance. Cornice under roofline. Five narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and four side-gabled skylights project from the roofline.
Building 104 (NCC Hall V) faces east on Duncan Ave. onto the parade Ground. 104 is North and 102 is South. Both these buildings were identified as Continental Air Command headquarters.
Building 104 – HQ Continental Air Command (Nassau Community College Building V), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment with a bulls-eye window. Retains regular fenestration with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Appears to retain original six-over-six windows with three-pane transom. Cornice under roofline. Four narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and four side-gabled skylights project from the roofline.
Building 104 – HQ Continental Air Command (Nassau Community College Building V), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment with a bulls-eye window. Retains regular fenestration with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Appears to retain original six-over-six windows with three-pane transom. Cornice under roofline. Four narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and four side-gabled skylights project from the roofline.
Building 102 NCC Nassau Hall) faces east on Duncan Ave. onto the parade Ground. 104 is North and 102 is South. Both these buildings were identified as Continental Air Command headquarters.
Building 102 – HQ Continental Air Command (Nassau Community College Nassau Hall), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment. Retains regular fenestration pattern with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Each window is capped by a jack arch. Contemporary three-over-six windows or six-over-six windows with a three-pane transom; a metal panel is located under the short windows, suggesting the historic windows were longer. Cornice under roofline. Four narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and two side-gabled skylights project from the roofline. A two-story seven-bay by four-bay addition projects from the rear (west) elevation).
Building 102 – HQ Continental Air Command (Nassau Community College Nassau Hall), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment. Retains regular fenestration pattern with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Each window is capped by a jack arch. Contemporary three-over-six windows or six-over-six windows with a three-pane transom; a metal panel is located under the short windows, suggesting the historic windows were longer. Cornice under roofline. Four narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and two side-gabled skylights project from the roofline. A two-story seven-bay by four-bay addition projects from the rear (west) elevation).
Bachelor Officers Quarters
Building 101 (NCC South Hall) faces south on Davis Ave. towards the airfield and was identified as Bachelor Officers’ Quarters.
Building 101 – South Hall, Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (Nassau Community College Building S), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment. Retains regular fenestration with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Each window is capped by a jack arch. Contemporary six-over-six windows; a metal panel is located under each window, suggesting the historic windows were longer. On the north elevation, a semicircular stair leads to the entrance. Cornice under roofline. Five narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and four side-gabled skylights project from the roofline.
Building 101 – South Hall, Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (Nassau Community College Building S), 1932
(1 contributing building)
Two-story, eleven-bay by seven-bay, H-shaped hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Central entrance bay projects slightly; one-story portico with columns supporting entablature capped by a balustrade. Central entrance bay is capped by a full pediment. Retains regular fenestration with paired windows in each bay on first and second floors. Each window is capped by a jack arch. Contemporary six-over-six windows; a metal panel is located under each window, suggesting the historic windows were longer. On the north elevation, a semicircular stair leads to the entrance. Cornice under roofline. Five narrow front-gabled dormer windows project from the roof, and four side-gabled skylights project from the roofline.
Mess Hall
Built between Building 101 – South Hall, Bachelor Officers’ Quarters and Building 113 – NCO Club/Airman's Club, on Davis Ave. was the Mess Hall.
Building 147 – Mess Hall, ca. 1950 (1 contributing building)
One-story, five-bay by seven-bay 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Regular fenestration; original nine-pane picture windows fill most bays. Flat roof projects slightly over the mass of the building.
One-story, five-bay by seven-bay 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Regular fenestration; original nine-pane picture windows fill most bays. Flat roof projects slightly over the mass of the building.
NCO Club/Quarters/Airman's Club
Building 113 – NCO Club, 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, thirteen-bay by three-bay, flat-roofed 1:5 brick building. Central, three-bay slightly projecting entrance; central one-story entry porch, columns supporting entablature. On second story, cast stone eared
surround with keystone. Windows boarded, but fenestration, concrete sills, and brick jack arches remain.
Two-story, thirteen-bay by three-bay, flat-roofed 1:5 brick building. Central, three-bay slightly projecting entrance; central one-story entry porch, columns supporting entablature. On second story, cast stone eared
surround with keystone. Windows boarded, but fenestration, concrete sills, and brick jack arches remain.
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Base Hospital and Morgue
Building 112 – Hospital (Nassau Community College Building H), 1932 (1 contributing building)
Building 112 – Hospital (Nassau Community College Building H), 1932 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, thirteen-bay by four-bay, hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Three-bay-wide central projection capped by a full pediment with a semicircular window. Four pilasters, central entrance with arched terra cotta surround capped by arch. Regular fenestration, concrete sills and brick jack arches. Contemporary six-over-six windows with three-pane transom. Heavy cornice. Rear hyphen connects to two-story, seven-bay by four-bay hipped roof 1:5 brick wing.
Two-story, thirteen-bay by four-bay, hipped roof 1:5 brick building on a concrete foundation. Three-bay-wide central projection capped by a full pediment with a semicircular window. Four pilasters, central entrance with arched terra cotta surround capped by arch. Regular fenestration, concrete sills and brick jack arches. Contemporary six-over-six windows with three-pane transom. Heavy cornice. Rear hyphen connects to two-story, seven-bay by four-bay hipped roof 1:5 brick wing.
On February 20, 1932, the new base hospital officially opened at Mitchel Field as part of the government’s three million dollar construction project for improvements to the airfield. The state of the art facility cost $125,000.00 and was the finest on any Army Post in the country.
Two stories with a basement, brick building was built to the highest standards with an 18 inch thick, bomb-proof top floor ceiling as well as reinforced ceilings and walls throughout. All the latest modern medical capabilities: radio broadcasting stations and a nurses signaling system for each bed were included.
The first floor contained a fully equipped optical room for testing pilot’s vision which featured special instruments for measuring depth perception, an integral part of the rigorous flight examination A large ward with eight beds in private and semi-private rooms, a laboratory and sterilization rooms, a solarium, x-ray room and dental offices completed the floor.
The second floor provided similar bed rooms and a fully equipped modern operating room with a 30 inch, shadow-less adjustable operating lamp.
In the basement was an information room, emergency operating room, a clinic, narcotics an pharmaceutical safe, storeroom, water-cooling machinery, the morgue and a prison ward.
Majors Chauncy L. Chase, Percy D. Moulton and D. A. Myer commanded the entire medical detachment of sixteen officers and enlisted men of the Ninth Observation Group, who had living quarters in the rear section of the building. A large, fully equipped modern kitchen facility for all the hospital’s food preparation was also situated in the rear unit.
The new hospital replaced the bases original wooden framed one story building constructed during the Great War. It had been gradually subdivided to accommodate the station’s photography department and other non-medical units. At the time of its demolition following the new building’s occupancy, the old hospital had only 30 beds and had become quite dilapidated.
In October 1944, Eleanor Roosevelt visited the hospital and had lunch with the mobile patients and then visited each bed bound wounded GI in his room, spending plenty of time with each individual. She also was greeted by over 1000 servicemen at the Post Theater to a round of applause and standing ovation. She also visited the wounded at the Santini Hospital the same day.
The 1932 Hospital Building still stands today as if frozen in time. Aside from the removal of all the medical apparatus and living quarters furniture, the interior is just about exactly as it was. All the original interior doors, windows, stairwells, bathroom fixtures and tiles, and architectural trim remains. The building currently houses the NCC radio station and academic and social service department offices.
From the forthcoming book “Fallen Eagles: Forgotten Sacrifice on the Homefront by Paul R. Martin III.
Footnoted Sources: NY Times, and other newspapers, January 1932- December 1942 US national Library of Medicine. United States. Army. Air Corps. Base Photo Section. Mitchel Field, N.Y. : U.S. Army Air Corps Base Photo Section
Two stories with a basement, brick building was built to the highest standards with an 18 inch thick, bomb-proof top floor ceiling as well as reinforced ceilings and walls throughout. All the latest modern medical capabilities: radio broadcasting stations and a nurses signaling system for each bed were included.
The first floor contained a fully equipped optical room for testing pilot’s vision which featured special instruments for measuring depth perception, an integral part of the rigorous flight examination A large ward with eight beds in private and semi-private rooms, a laboratory and sterilization rooms, a solarium, x-ray room and dental offices completed the floor.
The second floor provided similar bed rooms and a fully equipped modern operating room with a 30 inch, shadow-less adjustable operating lamp.
In the basement was an information room, emergency operating room, a clinic, narcotics an pharmaceutical safe, storeroom, water-cooling machinery, the morgue and a prison ward.
Majors Chauncy L. Chase, Percy D. Moulton and D. A. Myer commanded the entire medical detachment of sixteen officers and enlisted men of the Ninth Observation Group, who had living quarters in the rear section of the building. A large, fully equipped modern kitchen facility for all the hospital’s food preparation was also situated in the rear unit.
The new hospital replaced the bases original wooden framed one story building constructed during the Great War. It had been gradually subdivided to accommodate the station’s photography department and other non-medical units. At the time of its demolition following the new building’s occupancy, the old hospital had only 30 beds and had become quite dilapidated.
In October 1944, Eleanor Roosevelt visited the hospital and had lunch with the mobile patients and then visited each bed bound wounded GI in his room, spending plenty of time with each individual. She also was greeted by over 1000 servicemen at the Post Theater to a round of applause and standing ovation. She also visited the wounded at the Santini Hospital the same day.
The 1932 Hospital Building still stands today as if frozen in time. Aside from the removal of all the medical apparatus and living quarters furniture, the interior is just about exactly as it was. All the original interior doors, windows, stairwells, bathroom fixtures and tiles, and architectural trim remains. The building currently houses the NCC radio station and academic and social service department offices.
From the forthcoming book “Fallen Eagles: Forgotten Sacrifice on the Homefront by Paul R. Martin III.
Footnoted Sources: NY Times, and other newspapers, January 1932- December 1942 US national Library of Medicine. United States. Army. Air Corps. Base Photo Section. Mitchel Field, N.Y. : U.S. Army Air Corps Base Photo Section
Building 111 – Base morgue (Nassau Community College Mortuary Science classroom), 1932
(1 contributing bulding)
One-story, two-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick hipped roof building on a concrete foundation. Three eight-over-eight sash windows and entrance door on façade; each is divided by a brick pilaster. Contemporary sash windows on other elevations.
(1 contributing bulding)
One-story, two-bay by two-bay 1:5 brick hipped roof building on a concrete foundation. Three eight-over-eight sash windows and entrance door on façade; each is divided by a brick pilaster. Contemporary sash windows on other elevations.
The Hangar Line circa 1938
Running from West to East: Maintenance Hangars 5 and 6 were built 1933, (110 feet wide by 200 feet long).
Hangar 5 Currently used by the COA Museum for aircraft storage and restoration and retains the most intact hangar interior, including its open plan and “bomb-proof” ceiling and the Parachute loft: one-story, with a one-bay-wide two-story section (60 feet high) used for storing and folding parachutes. Lit by original steel windows.
MH 6 is the current Childrens Museum. H1 burned down in 1981. H 2, 3 and 4 are the current COA Museum with #2 also occupied by the Firemans Museum.
Hangars 1&2, and 3&4 were built in 1934. H1 burned down in 1981. H 2, 3 and 4 are the current COA Museum with #2 also occupied by the Firemans Museum.
These are the ones still remaining. MH 6 is the Childrens Museum, MH 5 is COA restoration and storage facility. H1 burned down in 1981. H 2, 3 and 4 are the current COA Museum with #2 also occupied by the Firemans Museum.
MA 5 and 6 were single Hangars while 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 were duplexes. The COA Atrium and IMAX theater were built between 2 and 3 connecting those two hangars. 1,2, 3 and 4 (110 feet wide by 100 feet long) were originally half as long as MH 5&6 but were extended to the North side in the late 1939-1940. (making them their current size (110 feet wide by 200 feet long).
In between MH 5&6 and H1 was the Firehouse and Brig. A Two-story, four-bay by five-bay brick hipped-roof building with rear one-story, two-bay by seven-bay brick hipped roof wing. Central, projecting section with quoins, two fire truck bays, and four steel casement windows; capped by a projecting front gable with a central circular window with four keystones. Contemporary window on first story, façade west of projecting section. Wide frieze band runs under gable and roofline. On west elevation, one-story brick projecting entrance bay with arched transom over door. Regular fenestration, original steel casement windows on primary and rear building. Currently used as the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s curatorial offices and restoration area, the building retains an intact interior plan with open, fire truck bays, original stairs, and room configuration. This building was also extended and doubled in the late 30s.
The Ops building (1933) is East of H4. On the East side of Ops Building was Hangars 7&8 (duplex) Hangers 9&10 (duplex) and hangar 11. 9, 10 and 11 were at about a 30 degree angle to the others because of the polo ground property to their rear. 7 and 8 were the old NCC Gymnasium, and was also extended to the North in 1940-41. 9, 10 and 11 were never extended because of the Polo Ground property line. All of those (7,8,9,10 and 11) were raised in the early 80s to build the new NCC Campus.
Hangar 11 was the only original Hangar from the 1920s that was not demolished during the re-construction in 29-33. It is visible in all the early pics above on the far eastern end, last hangar and only one FACING the field.
Hangar 5 Currently used by the COA Museum for aircraft storage and restoration and retains the most intact hangar interior, including its open plan and “bomb-proof” ceiling and the Parachute loft: one-story, with a one-bay-wide two-story section (60 feet high) used for storing and folding parachutes. Lit by original steel windows.
MH 6 is the current Childrens Museum. H1 burned down in 1981. H 2, 3 and 4 are the current COA Museum with #2 also occupied by the Firemans Museum.
Hangars 1&2, and 3&4 were built in 1934. H1 burned down in 1981. H 2, 3 and 4 are the current COA Museum with #2 also occupied by the Firemans Museum.
These are the ones still remaining. MH 6 is the Childrens Museum, MH 5 is COA restoration and storage facility. H1 burned down in 1981. H 2, 3 and 4 are the current COA Museum with #2 also occupied by the Firemans Museum.
MA 5 and 6 were single Hangars while 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 were duplexes. The COA Atrium and IMAX theater were built between 2 and 3 connecting those two hangars. 1,2, 3 and 4 (110 feet wide by 100 feet long) were originally half as long as MH 5&6 but were extended to the North side in the late 1939-1940. (making them their current size (110 feet wide by 200 feet long).
In between MH 5&6 and H1 was the Firehouse and Brig. A Two-story, four-bay by five-bay brick hipped-roof building with rear one-story, two-bay by seven-bay brick hipped roof wing. Central, projecting section with quoins, two fire truck bays, and four steel casement windows; capped by a projecting front gable with a central circular window with four keystones. Contemporary window on first story, façade west of projecting section. Wide frieze band runs under gable and roofline. On west elevation, one-story brick projecting entrance bay with arched transom over door. Regular fenestration, original steel casement windows on primary and rear building. Currently used as the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s curatorial offices and restoration area, the building retains an intact interior plan with open, fire truck bays, original stairs, and room configuration. This building was also extended and doubled in the late 30s.
The Ops building (1933) is East of H4. On the East side of Ops Building was Hangars 7&8 (duplex) Hangers 9&10 (duplex) and hangar 11. 9, 10 and 11 were at about a 30 degree angle to the others because of the polo ground property to their rear. 7 and 8 were the old NCC Gymnasium, and was also extended to the North in 1940-41. 9, 10 and 11 were never extended because of the Polo Ground property line. All of those (7,8,9,10 and 11) were raised in the early 80s to build the new NCC Campus.
Hangar 11 was the only original Hangar from the 1920s that was not demolished during the re-construction in 29-33. It is visible in all the early pics above on the far eastern end, last hangar and only one FACING the field.
Maintenance Hangars 5 and 6
Maintenance Hangar 6 (Long Island Children’s Museum), 1933 (1 contributing building)
One-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick maintenance hangar. It has undergone cosmetic changes, including a stucco coating over the entire building, but its massing and structural dimensions are the same. The facade (south elevation) retains brick pilasters flanking original entrance bay opening, which has been partially infilled and has an angled entrance addition. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into a shallow gable. One-story, shed-roofed addition on east elevation. Square windows on north, east, and west elevations. Central roll-up garage door on north elevation. Currently used by the Long Island Children’s Museum, which modified the building to its current state.
Maintenance Hangar 5 (Cradle of Aviation Museum), 1933 (1 contributing building)
One-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick maintenance hangar with a two-bay by four-bay (19 feet wide by 52 feet long) one- and two-story brick parachute loft. On north and south elevations: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick walls with two pilasters. One section of bay doors replaced by roll-up garage door. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. East and west elevations have brick walls and steel clerestory windows. Parachute loft is one-story, with a one-bay-wide two-story section (60 feet high) used for storing and folding parachutes. Lit by original steel windows. Currently used for aircraft storage and restoration and retains the most intact hangar interior, including its open plan and “bomb-proof” ceiling.
One-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick maintenance hangar. It has undergone cosmetic changes, including a stucco coating over the entire building, but its massing and structural dimensions are the same. The facade (south elevation) retains brick pilasters flanking original entrance bay opening, which has been partially infilled and has an angled entrance addition. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into a shallow gable. One-story, shed-roofed addition on east elevation. Square windows on north, east, and west elevations. Central roll-up garage door on north elevation. Currently used by the Long Island Children’s Museum, which modified the building to its current state.
Maintenance Hangar 5 (Cradle of Aviation Museum), 1933 (1 contributing building)
One-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick maintenance hangar with a two-bay by four-bay (19 feet wide by 52 feet long) one- and two-story brick parachute loft. On north and south elevations: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick walls with two pilasters. One section of bay doors replaced by roll-up garage door. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. East and west elevations have brick walls and steel clerestory windows. Parachute loft is one-story, with a one-bay-wide two-story section (60 feet high) used for storing and folding parachutes. Lit by original steel windows. Currently used for aircraft storage and restoration and retains the most intact hangar interior, including its open plan and “bomb-proof” ceiling.
Firehouse
Firehouse photos courtesyNote the original Firehouse was 2 bays with curved archways. By 1948 a second 3 bay extension had been added. By 1955 the archways had been removed from the original twin bays and now the 3 bay extension has also been removed. Vintage Firehouse photos courtesy Longislandfiretrucks.com
Building 20 – Firehouse and Brig (Cradle of Aviation Museum), 1933 (1 contributing building)
Two-story, four-bay by five-bay brick hipped-roof building with rear one-story, two-bay by seven-bay brick hipped roof wing. Central, projecting section with quoins, two fire truck bays, and four steel casement
windows; capped by a projecting front gable with a central circular window with four keystones. Contemporary window on first story, façade west of projecting section. Wide frieze band runs under gable and roofline. On west elevation, one-story brick projecting entrance bay with arched transom over door. Regular fenestration, original steel casement windows on primary and rear building. Currently used as the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s curatorial offices and restoration area, the building retains an intact interior plan with open, fire truck bays, original stairs, and room configuration.
Two-story, four-bay by five-bay brick hipped-roof building with rear one-story, two-bay by seven-bay brick hipped roof wing. Central, projecting section with quoins, two fire truck bays, and four steel casement
windows; capped by a projecting front gable with a central circular window with four keystones. Contemporary window on first story, façade west of projecting section. Wide frieze band runs under gable and roofline. On west elevation, one-story brick projecting entrance bay with arched transom over door. Regular fenestration, original steel casement windows on primary and rear building. Currently used as the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s curatorial offices and restoration area, the building retains an intact interior plan with open, fire truck bays, original stairs, and room configuration.
Hangars (1) and 2, 3 and 4 Cradle of Aviation Museum (COA)
Hangar 1 was burned down in the 1980s.
Hangar 2, 3 and 4 (Cradle of Aviation Museum / Nassau County Firefighters Museum), 1934/2002
(1 contributing, interconnected building)
Each of these hangars originally stood as separate buildings, but were joined during the late 1990s to form the space used by the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Nassau County Firefighters Museum. Each building retains its appearance as a distinct structure; a new museum structure with a primarily glass façade connects Hangars 2 and 3, while Hangars 3 and 4 are connected via a one-story hyphen that blends with the hangar profile. While it is considered one building due to these interconnections, each section is described in turn in this section for clarity.
Hangar 2 is a one-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick hangar. On south elevations: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick walls with two pilasters. Two sections of bay doors replaced by roll-up garage doors. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. West elevation was covered by wood sheathing after fire at Hangar 1. North elevation retains original bay doors; all sections have been painted black.
Cradle of Aviation Museum (2002) is a two-story, non-historic building addition with a stepped glass façade made of small panes. Capped by central concrete circular projection.
Hangar 3 is a one-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick hangar. On south elevation: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick wall with four pilasters on west and one pilaster on east. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. North elevation retains original bay doors; all sections have been painted black. A one-story connector is located between the brick pilasters of Hangar 3 and 4; flat black roof, central square skylight.
Hangar 4 is a one-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick hangar. On south elevation: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick wall with one pilaster on west and four pilasters on east. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. North elevation retains original bay doors; all sections have been painted black. A two-story adjoining brick wing (Building Z) runs along two-thirds of the east elevation of the hangar; simple brick pilasters, contemporary windows in each bay.
Hangar 2, 3 and 4 (Cradle of Aviation Museum / Nassau County Firefighters Museum), 1934/2002
(1 contributing, interconnected building)
Each of these hangars originally stood as separate buildings, but were joined during the late 1990s to form the space used by the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Nassau County Firefighters Museum. Each building retains its appearance as a distinct structure; a new museum structure with a primarily glass façade connects Hangars 2 and 3, while Hangars 3 and 4 are connected via a one-story hyphen that blends with the hangar profile. While it is considered one building due to these interconnections, each section is described in turn in this section for clarity.
Hangar 2 is a one-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick hangar. On south elevations: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick walls with two pilasters. Two sections of bay doors replaced by roll-up garage doors. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. West elevation was covered by wood sheathing after fire at Hangar 1. North elevation retains original bay doors; all sections have been painted black.
Cradle of Aviation Museum (2002) is a two-story, non-historic building addition with a stepped glass façade made of small panes. Capped by central concrete circular projection.
Hangar 3 is a one-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick hangar. On south elevation: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick wall with four pilasters on west and one pilaster on east. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. North elevation retains original bay doors; all sections have been painted black. A one-story connector is located between the brick pilasters of Hangar 3 and 4; flat black roof, central square skylight.
Hangar 4 is a one-story, five-bay by seven-bay (110 feet wide by 200 feet long), front-gabled brick hangar. On south elevation: central, rolling steel bay doors with large glass windows and a solid base flanked by brick wall with one pilaster on west and four pilasters on east. Gable parapet with flat ends extending into shallow gable; stuccoed, two central vents. North elevation retains original bay doors; all sections have been painted black. A two-story adjoining brick wing (Building Z) runs along two-thirds of the east elevation of the hangar; simple brick pilasters, contemporary windows in each bay.
Gone but not forgotten........
Below are several buildings and areas torn down for one reason or another.
WWII Hangar and Post War control tower: Far West end of field.
West and south of Maintenance hangars
This all steel, curved roof hangar was built during WWII, exact year unknown. Control tower was built after WWII, exact year unknown. The tower was torn down in the early 70s and the hangar in the late 70s.
Hangars 7,8, 9,10 and 11: East of Ops Building
On the East side of Ops Building were Hangars 7&8 (duplex) Hangers 9&10 (duplex) and hangar 11. 9, 10 and 11 were turned at about a 30 degree angle to the others because of the polo ground property to their rear.
Hangars 7 and 8 were the old NCC Gymnasium, and were also extended to the North in 1940-41.
Hangars 9, 10 and 11 were never extended because of the Polo Ground property line.
All of these Hangars, (7,8,9,10 and 11) were raised in the early 80s to build the new NCC Campus.
Hangar 11 was the only original Hangar from the 1920s that was not demolished during the re-construction in 29-33. It is visible in all the early pics above on the far eastern end, last hangar and only one FACING the field.
Hangars 7 and 8 were the old NCC Gymnasium, and were also extended to the North in 1940-41.
Hangars 9, 10 and 11 were never extended because of the Polo Ground property line.
All of these Hangars, (7,8,9,10 and 11) were raised in the early 80s to build the new NCC Campus.
Hangar 11 was the only original Hangar from the 1920s that was not demolished during the re-construction in 29-33. It is visible in all the early pics above on the far eastern end, last hangar and only one FACING the field.
Hangars 7 and 8 were the old NCC Gymnasium, and were also extended to the North in 1940-41.
Hangars 9, 10 and 11 were never extended because of the Polo Ground property line.
All of these Hangars, (7,8,9,10 and 11) were raised in the early 80s to build the new NCC Campus.
Hangar 11 was the only original Hangar from the 1920s that was not demolished during the re-construction in 29-33. It is visible in all the early pics above on the far eastern end, last hangar and only one FACING the field.
Hangars 9, 10 and 11 were never extended because of the Polo Ground property line.
All of these Hangars, (7,8,9,10 and 11) were raised in the early 80s to build the new NCC Campus.
Hangar 11 was the only original Hangar from the 1920s that was not demolished during the re-construction in 29-33. It is visible in all the early pics above on the far eastern end, last hangar and only one FACING the field.
Main Gate and Barracks Area North end of field
From the Doug Sheer Collection
1942: back reads: "Taken at Mitchel Field, February 1, 1942 by photographer A.C. Cardamone. Studio at 23 Catlin St. Meriden, Conn. |
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Note the edge of the new Catholic Chapel. |
Note that by the 1940s the open porch area had been enclosed and windows added. The new Catholic Chapel was also built next to the Gatehouse by 1942
WWII Barracks: T-Buildings (Temporary)
The first set of T-buildings were 24 single and two- story barracks constructed in 1939 in the large field between the Hospital, Gymnasium, NCO Quarters and warehouse row. Aside from aerial views I have seen no other pictures of these buildings.
With the outbreak of WWII and the rapid expansion that followed, dozens of temporary buildings were quickly thrown up to meet the manpower demand. Mostly 1 and 2 story wooden framed barracks, they were also built quickly between Ellington Ave and Stewart Ave on the north side of the field. Pre-existing CCC barracks from the late 20s and early 30s, used to house construction workers for that same time period's new permanent re-build were also utilized as military barracks Many of these buildings remained until well into the 70s and 80s. The northern section became art studios and classrooms for NCC.
Photos above from the Doug Sheer collection:
Photos above courtesy of the Garden City Historical Society
Photos above C. 1973 by Paul R. Martin III
Four two story barracks were built between the East facing headquarters buildings on Duncan Avenue on the west side of the Parade Ground. Photos below by Vince Fitzgerald.
Protestant and Catholic Chapels
In 1940 a protestant Chapel was erected on the West side of Selfridge Ave., the main entrance thouroughfare, near Ellington Ave. In 1942 a catholic Chapel of the same military design was built on the east side of Selfridge Ave, closer to Stewart, next to the Main Gatehouse.
2 photos on left Protestant Chapel, Photo on right, Catholic Chapel.
Warehouse Row
West side of post between main quadrant and Oak Street. This section contained warehouses, a train depot/station, utility buildings and the Norden Bombsite Security and storage facility. The northwest corner of this area also contained the much discussed "bunker" at the end of runway 18/36, the last runway built between WWII and 1948.
Base Incenerator
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Norden Bombsite Security and storage facility.
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Warehouse row, coal towers and Northwest gun bunker and runway.
Photos below courtesy of ARTHUR JOHN HUNEKE's LIRR Website ARRTS ARCHIVES
Warehouse Row
Coal Towers and Gun Bunker runway
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Looking north through Warehouse Row along the railroad tracks from the concrete bump-stop.
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The concrete bump-stop as it looks today at the edge of the Nassau Youth Soccer Fields. Picture by Steve Leunig.
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