Historic Structure Report: The Administration Building (The Ryan Center)

Quinn JA. 2000. Historic Structure Report: The Administration Building (The Ryan Center). Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Northeast Cultural Resources Center, Lowell, Massachusetts

The historical significance of Floyd Bennett Field lies in its being the city's first municipal airport; in its role in the development of American aviation; in its part in World War II; and in the fact that it is one of the few American airports designed in the 1920's which are still standing in basically the same form as when originally built. This historic structure report (HSR) was intended to function as an addendum to the 1981 historic structure report for Floyd Bennett Field, part of Gateway National Recreation Area (NRA), Northeast Region, NPS. The 1981 report was written for the entire Floyd Bennett Field Unit, so the Administration Building is just one of many elements of the field discussed in it. In light of the upcoming preservation projects at the Ryan Center, a more specific examination of the construction history and evolution of the building was thought to be necessary. The recommended treatment for the Administration Building is the preservation of the exterior and the rehabilitation of all interior spaces. Restoration of the lobby and main north/south corridors is currently under consideration by park management. The recommended use for the Administration Building is adaptive use as a visitors' center, and as space for exhibits, staff offices, and training services. Use of the building for these functions is compatible with the structure.

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Published Report
Authors
Quinn, Judith
Date of Issue
2000
Publisher
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Units
GATE , HIST , NER
Keywords
adaptive reuse, cultural history, Floyd Bennett Field, Historic Structures, Survey
Subjects
Ecological Framework: Human Use | Cultural Landscapes | Cultural Landscapes , CRIS-HS: 008270: Floyd Bennett Field - Administration Building

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