Historic Structure Report, Historical and Archeological Data: Miller Field, The Seaplane Hanger (Bldg. 38)
Unrau HD and Powell JW. 1981. Historic Structure Report, Historical and Archeological Data: Miller Field, The Seaplane Hanger (Bldg. 38). Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Denver Service Center, Denver, CO
The seaplane hangar (Building No. 38) at Miller Field is significant as one of the last extant examples of its type remaining on the eastern seaboard. The design of the hangar was prototypical of the era, for both land and seaplanes of a youthful aviation industry. At its completion in 1921 the seaplane hangar represented an advanced degree of technology, combining elements of functional design in lightweight steel trusses and what was probably one of the earliest uses of lightweight concrete cast in place. Considering its age, use, and rough weather conditions at water's edge, it is in good condition. The basic structure of the hangar is virtually unchanged since its construction, the successive additions being generally low-keyed and easily detectable. This report has been prepared to satisfy in part the research needs for the stablization/preservation of the seaplane hanger (Building No. 38) at Miller Field. The purpose of this study has been to provide sufficient information on the architectural evolution of the hangar to ensure that the stabilization/preservation of the structure is historically accurate.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Unrau, Harlan; Powell, Jackie
- Date of Issue
- 1981-01
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- GATE , HIST
- Keywords
- airplane, Aviation, Cultural Resources, Defense Stations, ehistory, Gateway, Historic Buildings, Miller Field, New York, seaplane hangar
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 008263: Miller Field - Hangar 38