Architectural Documentation (Investigation Type)
Descriptive and analytical research that documents, describes, and/or interprets detailed data on historic structures in an area, including images and floor plans.
1,751-1,775 (4,192 Records)
In January of 2003, the State Historic Preservation Office replied to a request for comment from Fort Sam Houston, stating that the Old Austin Road/Dickman Area Access Control Point project did not qualify as a project meeting the requirements of Emergency Situations. This letter, written by Fort Sam Houston, insists that there is a fundamental misunderstanding about why Fort Sam Houston is undertaking the construction of its Access Control Points and details the importance of the necessity to...
Letter from Douglas Biggerstaff to Lawerence Oaks, Architectural Documentation for Proposed New Dining Facility, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2001)
This letter, written to the Texas Historical Commission, addresses Fort Sam Houston's concerns in the project to construct a new dining facility. The project is a "fast-track" design-build contract and the reviews at 35 percent and 95 percent stipulated in the Programmatic agreement are not possible.
Letter from Douglas Biggerstaff to Lawerence Oaks, Plans and Specifications for Proposed Renovations to Building 16, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2003)
This letter is Fort Sam Houston forwarding plans and specifications for proposed renovations to Building 16. Building 16 is the oldest Quartermaster and Garrison Headquarters, known as the Quadrangle. Fort Sam Houston Cultural Resources group has concluded that this undertaking will result in no adverse effect on Building 16 as a National Register listed property or to the Historic Landmark District.
Letter from Douglas Biggerstaff to Lawerence Oaks, Proposed Removal of Wood Addition to Building 2195, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (2000)
Fort Sam Houston is proposing an undertaking to remove a wood addition to building 2195. Constructed in 1911, building 2195 is listed as a Category I historic property and is located within the National Historic Landmark District. After careful review of the Statement of Work and the apparently successful previous project, the Fort Sam Houston Cultural Resource Staff has determined that this undertaking will result in no adverse effect to any historic property or the National Historic Landmark...
Letter from Douglas Biggerstaff to Lawerence Oaks, Revised EA and Signed FONSI for the Demolition of Buildings on Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, Texas (2003)
Fort Sam Houston has completed and sent to the Texas Historical Commission a revised environmental assessment and signed FONSI for the demolition of buildings on Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Due to stated concerns by the Texas Historical Commission, Fort Sam Houston has reduced the planned demolition from eight to six buildings. This decision, along with the information on the buildings is included in this letter of correspondence.
Letter from Emily Thompson Payne to David Brigham, Inappropriate Replacement of Porch Railings, Infantry Post, Rehabilitation of Family Housing under RCI, Fort Sam Houston, Bexar County, Texas (2006)
It has come to the attention of the Texas Historical Commission that inappropriate new porch railings were installed at the ground floor on some of the housing units at Infantry Post. The Commission writes this correspondence with the suggestion that Fort Sam Houston collaborate with the Commission to determine a method to remediate the visual adverse effect caused by these railings.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Building 102 Heating and Air Conditioning Unit Project 953001, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may affect Building 102 which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Randolph Air Force Base has determined that the undertaking for a heating and air conditioning unit will have “no adverse effect” on the property or the proposed historic district. This letter offers summary documentation for your review.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Building 581, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
Randolph Air Force Base wrote the is letter in acceptance of the Texas Historical Commission's determination of No Adverse Effect on the undertaking in Building 581.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Handicap Access Ramp Building 100 Theater Entrance, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1991)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may affect Building 100 which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Randolph has determined that the proposed project will have "no adverse effect" on the property or its surrounding district. Copied to this correspondence is the San Antonio Conservation Society.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Hangar Pylons, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may effect the aircraft hangars which are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It was determined that the proposed project will have no adverse effect on the property of the proposed district. This letter also includes a summary description of the eligible historic property and the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Hangars 76 Windows, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1995)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may affect the proposed historic district. Randolph has determined that the proposed project will have no adverse effect on the property of the proposed district. The letter also includes a summary description of the property and the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Rehabilitation of Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
This letter outlines and provides documentation on the proposed undertaking to rehabilitate the north and south wings of Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a group of letters and supporting documentation for the proposed undertaking to rehabilitate the south wing of the first floor and the north wing of the basement at Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The projects focus on the interior of the building that was originally constructed to serve as the...
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Claudia Nissley, Storage Sheds Historic District Hangars 71, 72, and 73, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (2011)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may effect buildings that are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been determined that the installation of storage sheds to these buildings, Hangars 71, 72, and 73, will have no effect on the property or its historic district. Included is a description of the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Building 102 Porch, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking with the porch of Building 102. Randolph Air Force Base has determined that this action will have "no adverse effect" on the property or its historic district. This letter offers summery documentation for review. Copied to this correspondence is the San Antonio Conservation Society.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Door Top and Entrance Protection, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may effect buildings that are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been determined that the installation of door top and entrance protection to these buildings will have no effect on the property. Included is a description of the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Install Handicapped Ramp at Theater Entrance Building 100, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
Randolph Air Force Base is developing a program to install a handicapped ramp for the entrance to the base theater. Randolph has determined the undertaking will have "no effect" on the property or its historic district and has provided in this letter summary documentation for review. Copied to this correspondence is the San Antonio Conservation Society.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Install SoundSoak Building 100, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1995)
Randolph Air Force Base is nearing the completion of the undertaking to refurbish the interior of the courtroom in Building 100. A problem encountered is noise penetration from the two restrooms located behind the east wall of the courtroom. Randolph proposes to cover the wall with SoundSoak to help with the noise penetration problem. Copied to this correspondence is the San Antonio Conservation Society.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Install Street Lights Building 102 Parking Lot, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
Randolph Air Force Base is developing a program to install additional street lights in the proposed Historic District. It was determined that it will have no effect on the property or its historic district. Included is a description of the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, North and South Park Sidewalk Replacement, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking that may affect the proposed historic district. It was determined that the proposed project will have no adverse effect. The letter also includes a summary description of the property and the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Officer's Swimming Pool, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
This correspondence addresses the use of diving boards at the Center Pool, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Rehabilitation of Building 581, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
Randolph Air FOrce Base is considering an undertaking that may effect Building 581 which is known to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Randolph Air Force Base has determined that the project will have no adverse effect on the property and provides this letter of summary documentation for the undertaking.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Rehabilitation of Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
This letter outlines and provides documentation on the proposed undertaking to rehabilitate the north and south wings of Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a group of letters and supporting documentation for the proposed undertaking to rehabilitate the south wing of the first floor and the north wing of the basement at Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The projects focus on the interior of the building that was originally constructed to serve as the...
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Storage Sheds in Circle Housing, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1994)
This letter details the Housing Community Plan and the construction of storage sheds near each house in Circle Housing. The project plans to construct 164 sheds in the historic Spanish style to replace existing temporary metal storage sheds.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Curtis Tunnell, Street Parking Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
Randolph Air Force Base intends to construct two parallel parking slots in front of Building 661. Included in the undertaking is the construction of a marquee sign. This letter provides summary documentation for the Texas Historical Commission.
Letter from Emmitt Smith to Ritch Woods, New Library Building 112, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
Correspondence concerning Building 112 at Randolph Air Force Base.