Randolph Air Force Base Archaeology Archive

A large packet of correspondence and associated documents concerning a complex proposal of undertakings for World War II temporary buildings located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Many of the documents are drafts and letters from internal circulation within Randolph Air Force Base.

An email with attachments concerning proposed undertakings for Building 156 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a large packet of correspondence and associated documents concerning a complex proposal of undertakings for World War II temporary buildings located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Many of the documents are drafts and letters from internal circulation within Randolph Air Force Base.

A few emails written by Scott Shepherd and Joseph Logan concerning the proposed undertakings for Building 156 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a large packet of correspondence and associated documents concerning a complex proposal of undertakings for World War II temporary buildings located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Many of the documents are drafts and letters from internal circulation within Randolph Air Force Base.

An email with attachments concerning proposed undertakings for Building 156 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included is a handwritten note, photograph of the building and an attached List of Letters and Correspondence on World War II Temporary Buildings and Building 156.

A draft letter concerning foreclosure for the rehabilitation of Building 156 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. It discusses the problems with the project leading to the need to foreclose. This letter is part of a large packet of correspondence and associated documents concerning a complex proposal of undertakings for World War II temporary buildings located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Many of the documents are drafts and letters from internal circulation within Randolph Air Force Base.

A few emails written as notes by Scott Shepherd detailing conversations and drafting for formal letters concerning the proposed undertakings for Building 156 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a large packet of correspondence and associated documents concerning a complex proposal of undertakings for World War II temporary buildings located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Many of the documents are drafts and letters from internal circulation within Randolph Air Force...

A letter concerning foreclosure for the rehabilitation of Buildings 902, 216, 661, and 675 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a large packet of correspondence and associated documents concerning a complex proposal of undertakings for World War II temporary buildings located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Many of the documents are drafts and letters from internal circulation within Randolph Air Force Base.

Correspondence concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Attachments include project description and project sketches.

Correspondence concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Attachments include project description and project sketches.

Drawing of Building 235 exterior at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included are handwritten notes of adjustments needed to the proposed refurbishment of the structure's windows. This letter is part of a correspondence packet concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Attachments include project description and project sketches.

A request by Randolph Air Force Base to refurbish the steel cased windows of their Building 235. The letter address a blanket approval for the undertaking and includes conditions to be met. This letter is part of a correspondence packet concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Attachments include project description and project sketches.

Correspondence between the Texas Historical Commission and Randolph Air Force Base regarding a proposed additions to Building 235, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. After review, the Commission has asked several questions which need to be answered before discussions can be moved forward on the project. This letter is part of a correspondence packet concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Attachments...

Correspondence between the Texas Historical Commission and Randolph Air Force Base regarding a proposed project to refurbish windows at Building 235, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. After review, the Commission has determined the project will have an adverse effect on the historic structure and offers conditions to be met in order for the undertaking to move forward. This letter is part of a correspondence packet concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows...

The Texas Historical Commission has reviewed and approved a blanket approval on the rehabilitation of Building 235's windows at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The Commission provides in the letter requirements and additions to the proposal in order for the project to move forward with rehabilitation. This letter is part of a correspondence packet concerning Randolph Air Force Base's request to refurbish the steel cased windows of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Attachments...

Correspondence discussing a proposed undertaking to construct an exterior elevator in the southwest corner of the secondary elevation of Building 900, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Emails between colleagues at Randolph Air Force Base coordinating the planned undertaking to install an elevator at Building 900. This letter is part of correspondence discussing a proposed undertaking to construct an exterior elevator in the southwest corner of the secondary elevation of Building 900, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Correspondence discussing a proposed undertaking to construct an exterior elevator in the southwest corner of the secondary elevation of Building 900, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Randolph Air Force Base is considering an undertaking involving an elevator at Building 100 which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Randolph has determined the proposed project will have "no adverse effect" and has provided in this letter summary documentation for review. Copied to this correspondence is the San Antonio Conservation Society.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has reviewed the Air Force's no adverse effect determination for the proposed construction of an exterior elevator at Building 900, Randolph Air Force Base, TX. The Council does not agree with the Air Force's determination and has declared an adverse effect on the historic property. This letter explains in detail the Council's decision. This letter is part of correspondence discussing a proposed undertaking to construct an exterior elevator in the...

The Texas Historical Commission completed its review of the document package of the proposed project of an elevator at Building 900, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The Commission does not agree with Randolph's determination of No Adverse Effect and has written this letter at length to discuss the Commission's reasoning. This letter is part of correspondence discussing a proposed undertaking to construct an exterior elevator in the southwest corner of the secondary elevation of Building 900,...

Correspondence reviewing the lease agreement for Building 259, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Texas Historical Commission and Department of the Army, Fort Sam Houston review each other's comments and a draft of the lease agreement os included.

The 0.531 acre parcel extending beyond the fence line of Fort Sam Houston on Old Austin Road has been evaluated. This document is part of a group of correspondence concerning a 0.531-acre parcel at Old Austin Road on the north-central portion of Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The documentation provided in these letters help evaluate the character of the property, before it is transferred to the City of San Antonio, in exchange for a perpetual non-exclusive use agreement to facilitate the realignment...

Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, Mr. Joe Freeman (Historic Architect) and Jaster-Quintanilla (Structural Engineers), were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of Buildings 135, 4191, 4192, and 4193 at Fort Sam Houston, as well as their integrity and potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Costs...

A group of correspondence notifying participating parties that Fort Sam Houston is proposing to remove building 1281 from the list of eligible properties. The building is currently being used as a recreation facility/gymnasium and was constructed in 1945. The building is currently listed as a property eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in the current Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan for Fort Sam Houston.

A group of correspondence notifying participating parties that Fort Sam Houston is proposing to remove building 1281 from the list of eligible properties. The building is currently being used as a recreation facility/gymnasium and was constructed in 1945. The building is currently listed as a property eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in the current Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan for Fort Sam Houston.

The Department of the Air Force is writing the Society for the Preservation of Historic Fort Sam Houston to notify them of a proposal to remove Building 1281 from the list of eligible properties for historic recognition. Included in the letter is the historic background on the structure as well as the integrity of the building in regards to its eligibility to be on the National Register of Historic Places. A group of correspondence notifying participating parties that Fort Sam Houston is...

The Department of the Air Force is writing to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to notify them of a proposal to remove Building 1281 from the list of eligible properties for historic recognition. Included in the letter is the historic background on the structure as well as the integrity of the building in regards to its eligibility to be on the National Register of Historic Places. A group of correspondence notifying participating parties that Fort Sam Houston is proposing to remove...

The Department of the Air Force is writing the San Antonio Conservation Society to notify them of a proposal to remove Building 1281 from the list of eligible properties for historic recognition. Included in the letter is the historic background on the structure as well as the integrity of the building in regards to its eligibility to be on the National Register of Historic Places. A group of correspondence notifying participating parties that Fort Sam Houston is proposing to remove building...

This is a collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671. These structures are at Randolph Air Force Base and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671, structures at Randolph Air Force Base that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This letter identifies and details buildings 200 and 671, specifically the historic background and use of both buildings that leads them to being included on the National Register of Historic Places. This document is part of a collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671, structures at Randolph Air Force Base that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A memo written to address and obtain Lt Col Benefield's signature on the proposed memoranda to the State Historic Preservation Office. This document is part of a collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671, structures at Randolph Air Force Base that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The purpose of this memo is to advise Lt Col Benefield of two inadvertent actions in Buildings 200 and 671 and request his signature on the attached memorandum to the Texas State Historical Preservation Office. This document is part of a collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671, structures at Randolph Air Force Base that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Note regarding Buildings 200 and 671. This document is part of a collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671, structures at Randolph Air Force Base that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This letter addresses the recently completed alterations at Randolph Air Force Base including Buildings 200 and 671. This document is part of a collection of memos, notes and original memorandums related to recent undertakings in Buildings 200 and 671, structures at Randolph Air Force Base that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Captain Norfleet Bone was Randolph Field's landscape architect and engineer from 1929-1933. This collection of black and white photographs was taken of Randolph Field in the 1930s and document Randolph's greenhouse, fields, barns, warehouses, the post exchange, administration building, school building, cadet barracks, the building area for the officers' quarters, noncommissioned quarters, the beginnings of Washington Circle with the star, and numerous images of Randolph's progress of...

Black and white photograph of Building 542 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Black and white photograph of the circular drive at the entrance to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Black and white portrait of Captain Norfleet G. Bone, Randolph Field's landscape architect and engineer from 1929 to 1933.

Black and white photographs of the Administration Building, popularly known as the "Taj Mahal," at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The structure is recorded as Building 137.

Black and white photographs taken in 1930 and 1931 of the Greenhouse and its surrounding acreage at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Black and white photographs taken in 1931 and 1932 of the Post Exchange and its patio at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Black and white photographs taken of Randolph Field during its construction and development. Included are aerial views of the officers quarters, school building, cadet barracks, enlisted mens barracks, noncommissioned quarters, warehouses, and overall general views of the progress of development.

An article by Lieutenant Norfleet G. Bone, Army Landscape Expert, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The article touts the completion of Randolph Field - the newest, largest, and most modern air field in the world. It gives an overview of the buildings and grounds of Randolph Air Field, as well as the landscape development throughout the property.

A collection of photographs taken of Randolph Air Force Base and its many features from the early 1900s to the present day.

Black and white photograph of the air corps warehouse, building number 2, at Randolph Air Force Base in 1931. The photograph is taken from an O.Q.M.G form.

Black and white photograph of auxiliary tank "A," building number 342, at Randolph Air Force Base in 1932. This photograph is taken from a O.Q.M.G. form with an additional building number 510 and photograph number 1178.

Black and white photograph of the fire station and fire trucks at Randolph Air Force Base in 1932.

Black and white photograph of an oil storage building, number 42, at Randolph Field in 1934. This photograph was taken from an O.Q.M.G. Form.

Black and white photograph of the "basic stage" of the operations office at Randolph Field in 1935.

Black and white photograph of paint and dope shop number 129 at Randolph Air Force Base in 1931. This photograph was taken from a O.Q.M.G. Form with an additional number #1141.

Black and white photograph of the parachute and operations building number 132 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The photograph comes from a O.Q.M.G. Form with plan number 6713-131, number 1191, and building number 35. The photograph was taken on January 15, 1932.

Black and white photograph of a six car garage at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas in 1931. This photograph is taken from an O.Q.M.G. form with a label of #1155.

Black and white photograph of a 12 car garage at Randolph Air Force Base in 1931. Labeled Building Number 304, this photograph was also given number 1110 and a O.Q.M.G. Building Number 479.

Black and white construction photographs of the Administration Building, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Also included is a photograph of the cactus garden surrounding the building.

Black and white aerial photographs of Randolph Field at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Perspectives include the east side, N.E. corner, S.E. corner, and a general view of Randolph Field.

Black and white photographs of a construction crew and a new-built structure at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Black and white photographs of Hangar "M" at Randolph Air Force Base. The building has been assigned multiple numbers in the photographs: Building 223, Building 3, and Building 3. One of the photographs is a copy from a O.Q.M.G. form.

Black and white construction photographs of the Post Chapel at Randolph Field, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Colored photograph of the exterior of the Air Force Personnel Center, Building 662, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Photograph detailing the "Bethlehem Steel" lettering on the flag pole at the POWMIA Memorial at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photograph of the Clark House, Building 300, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Black and white photograph of the Randolph Officers Club at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Two color photographs of the entrance to the Air Education and Training Command Headquarters at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Recent color photographs of the exterior of the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The Air Force Personnel Center is recorded as Building 499.

Colored photographs taken in 2003 of the exterior of the Air Force Personnel Center, Building 499, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the East Tower at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the exterior of Hangar 41 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of Hangar 42 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the exterior of the noncommissioned Officers' Kendrick E. Club at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the exterior of the NCO PME (Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education) Building 66 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the exterior of Rambler Fitness Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Two color photographs of the entrance exterior of the Randolph Clinic, Building 1040, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the exterior of the Scout Hut, Building 96, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of a historic stone building at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Color photographs of the West Tower at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Exterior color photographs of the Youth Center and Youth Gym, Building 585, at Randolph Air Force Base.

The enclosed materials provide adequate documentation to establish the significance of Randolph Field as an eligible historic district in the area of military history under National Register Criterion A. Building 156 was built during the second era (c. 1943) and served as the Post Photo lab. The structure is eligible for listing as a contributing element within an eligible historic district significant under Criterion A in the area of military history.

The reconnaissance level survey of Randolph Air Force Base was conducted in order to assess areas with a high potential for intact sites. Randolph Air Force Base consists of 2,894 acres of Air Force lands in eastern Bexar County, Texas. The survey was concentrated along the perimeter of the base although subsurface construction activities throughout the base were monitored. No archeological resources were identified during the investigations and no further work is recommended.

Snapshot of online website for Architectural Pottery, including dimensions for the Allen House Vase and Heller House Vase to be considered for flower pots at the entrance of Randolph Air Force Base's Chapel One, Building 102.

From the initial site search for the new field in 1927 to the construction of the housing area in 1931, Randolph Field grew from a concept to a completed facility in just four short years. The design of Randolph Field was revolutionary in its creative integration of all aspects of both an airfield and a military post. Its planners utilized the most advanced civilian planning principles of the time to create a training center that was aesthetically pleasing as well as efficient and safe for...

A work request from Randolph Air Force Base for a partition wall that is required to divide Room 207 of Building 100 so that part of the room can be used as a storage area.

Work request form for the modification of the north wing of the first floor and the replacement of carpet in two rooms for Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

The Air Education and Training Center requests construction of a large deck/patio near Building 675, C wing. Also requested is a site survey to be completed at the earliest opportunity to discuss design and recommendations.

Work request forms for complete interior renovations for the women's bathroom, Rooms 5, 9, and 11 of Building 235 at Randolph Air Force Base.

This document contains two work requests for Building 200 at Randolph Air Force Base, along with associated letters of correspondence and photographs of the building and its proposed undertaking. The Base Civil Engineer Work Request forms detail the need to demolish a partially-enclosed area on the west side of Building 200.

This work request form calls for an upgrade of Building 675 "C" wing, at Randolph Air Force Base, for its first, second and basement floors. The upgrade work includes HVAC, electrical plumbing, and architectural elements.

Work request form for Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The proposed undertaking is focused on Room 102 and includes the installation of infrared motion detectors, an alarm system panel and keypad, seal off and/or secure entrance doors with deadbolt, balanced magnetic sensor, automatic door closer, deadbolt, and cypher lock on entrance door.

Floor plan of the Building 100 (Taj Mahal)'s basement. This floor plan is to be used during Randolph Air Force Base's renovation of Building 100.

This is a collection of building record photographs first taken of structures on Randolph Air Force Base in 1930 and 1931, with follow-up photographs taken in 1941 and 1942. Also present in the collection are miscellaneous photographs including Randolph tour pictures.

A copy of a blue print of Building 208, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

Newspaper clipping. On the roof at the north end of Building 905 is a light fixture that hasn't been used for more than 40 years. The round light has four separate horizontal light tubes. The Air Education and Training Command History Office and the Randolph Historic Preservation Office are trying to determine the purpose of the Lights. The article speculates that the lights may have signaled the uniform of the day or authorized wear of inclement weather clothing. The article asks for help...

History and architectural background for facility/building 241 at Randolph Air Force Base. Also included is a black and white photograph of the structure.

National Register Eligible/Listed Structures Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, Randolph, Lackland. Listed is what is not already captured in existing Programmatic Agreements for Military Family Housing Privatization at Fort Sam Houston and Randolph Air Force Base.

Schematic drawing of the canopy installed at Hangar 63, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

A thorough review of the proposal for the construction of an ADA ramp at Hangar 72 was completed. The construction will have a “no adverse effect” on the historic significance of the building if it is a non-conspicuous addition. To insure the Secretary of the Interior’s guidelines are met, Randolph Air Force Base requests that CEV provide a construction drawing of the proposed project. It is also suggested that the community planner be given the opportunity to comment.

This comment form should be used for project work on historic properties. The project to renovate the interior restrooms on the first floor of Building 112 was completed. It was determined that the undertaking had "no adverse effect" on the building. This correspondence also details conditions that need to be met in order for the project to reach completion.

The office of the SHPO was given the opportunity to comment on the project to renovate the exterior of Building 118. Modification to the building’s facade as shown in the attached elevation was deleted. The revised elevation was sent to the office of the SHPO. If these conditions are met Section 106 coordination is complete.

Coordination with the SHPO and the ACHP was completed on the replacement of barrel tile roofing. US Tile’s “El Camino Blend” shall be used for the attached roofing projects. A project to change the existing clay tile on the NCO Duplex units to either met-tile or standing seam would be determined to have an Adverse Effect on the historic units and the historic district.

Draft of a circular plaque honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots. In 2009, The President of the United States signed Public Law to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Air Force Service Pilots. The WASPs were the first woman U.S. history to fly military aircraft.