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Hamilton Field, Airmen's Open Mess, First cul-de-sac on F Street, Novato, Marin County, CA
LocationFirst cul-de-sac on F Street,
Novato, CA
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1933.
Notes
Survey number HABS CA-2398-CW
Significance: Building 642 is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. This mess hall originally served the particular air group that occupied the barracks on what is currently known as WAF Hill and was used as a cafeteria and later as a clubhouse for women housed in the WAF quarters. As a social gathering center for the WAFs, this building served an important function on base and was the only facility catering to this group, increasing its importance.
Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
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Photograph caption(s):
FLYING CADET MESS HALL, FOR 250 MEN, PLANS & DETAILS. Sheet No. 1 of 6, dated March 30, 1942. U.S. Engineer Office, San Francisco, California
FLYING CADET MESS HALL, FOR 250 MEN, ELEVATIONS, SECTION, & DETAILS. Sheet No. 2 of 6, dated March 30, 1942. U.S. Engineer Office, San Francisco, California
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