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MacDill Air Force Base, Photography Laboratory, 2617 Florida Keys Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL
Location2617 Florida Keys Avenue,
Tampa, FL
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1933.
Notes
Survey number HABS FL-384-E
Building/structure dates:
1953 initial construction
Significance: The Photography Laboratory, due to its architectural integrity and contribution to the Korean War/Cold War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character. The laboratory, which is associated with the 1950's military expansion, formed part of the comprehensive training routine that prepared troops for combat in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The building's architecture reflects its historic period, location, and function.
Subjects
Military Art & ScienceL-plan BuildingsLaboratories
Related Names
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Diesing, David H., Photographer
Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
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