Architectural Documentation (Investigation Type)

DOCUMENT Full-Text Stanley O. Graves.

The Texas Historical Commission met with Fort Sam Houston's Environmental and Natural Resources Branch to discuss demolition of properties. The meeting included representatives from the SHPO, the ENV branch and DPW. This letter outlines the Commission's specific concerns from the meeting as well as a summary documentation of the meeting's proceedings. Copied to this correspondence is Claudia Nissley (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation), Joan Gaither (Society for the Preservation of Fort...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Stanley O. Graves.

This correspondence was written by the Texas Historical Commission to inform Fort Sam Houston that the Programmatic Agreement among the Department of the Army, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Texas State Historic Preservation Office for the operation, maintenance and development of Fort Sam Houston, Texas (PA) expired on May 16, 1996. In the interim between the expiration of the former PA and the signature of the next agreement document, the Commission proposes that the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Stanley O. Graves.

After meeting with the Environmental and Natural Resources Branch and the Advisory Council at Fort Sam Houston, the Texas Historical Commission has written this letter with recommended changes and an attached revision of the Programmatic Agreement discussed.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Stanley O. Graves.

The Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places has confirmed that Building 156 at Randolph Air Force Base is eligible for listing in the National Register. During a recent visit to Randolph by the Texas Historical Commission, the Commission found evidence that their suggestions for renovated work on Building 156 were not followed and the structure no longer retains its historic appearance. This letter is part of a group of correspondence and supportive documentation concerning Building...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Stanley O. Graves.

During the last few months the Texas Historical Commission has received several letters and held discussions with Fort Sam Houston’s staff regarding proposed demolition of historic resources at Fort Sam Houston. On April 14, a meeting was convened to bring together interested parties and broaden the discourse on that topic. This letter is written by the Commission in response to Fort Sam Houston’s correspondence and recent meeting.

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This letter, by the State Historic Preservation Office, in review of Federal Undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act, was written to inform both the Texas Historical Commission and the Directorate of Engineering and Housing at Fort Sam Houston, of the two possible scenarios for obtaining determinations of eligibility for the buildings, sites and structures at Camp Bullis.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Tad A. Stanley.

A detailed proposal sent to the Texas Historical Commission to request approval for handicapped access to Building 102, the Main Chapel, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a large packet of correspondence addressing the proposed undertaking to grant handicapped access to Building 102, Main Chapel or Chapel 1, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included in the packet are letters and notes.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

Correspondence between the Texas Historical Commission and Fort Sam Houston regarding the upgrade and repair of historic steel windows at the old Brook Army Medical Center. Carbon copied to this letter is Curtis Tunnell, State Historic Preservation Officer.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

First letter of correspondence to begin coordination of project involving Building 372 at Fort Sam Houston National Historic Landmark.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

This letter supplies a signed Form 1027 for the siting of a recreational equipment building near the National Historic Conservation District. The Commission concurs with Fort Sam Houston's determination of "no adverse effect" along with specific terms of agreement.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

This letter was written to the Environmental and Natural Resources Branch at Fort Sam Houston informing the office that the Texas Historical Commission has forwarded to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation the original MOA regarding the construction of an Institute of Surgical Research.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

A letter providing sources for cast iron Victorian era mantels to replace the one missing in one of the Officers guest rooms. Also included are suggestions for chimney liners for when the chimneys at Buildings 617 and 688 are repaired.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

Correspondence discussing verbal agreements of projects and future plans at Fort Sam Houston. Carbon copied to the letter is Richard Strimel, Chief, Environmental Management Office.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

This letter is a follow-up to a meeting discussing the future projects affecting Buildings 372, 371, 330, the Patch-Chaffee housing, and their surrounding environs. Carbon copied to this letter is Michael Hilger (Base Historical Architect), Larry Taylor (AAFES), Al Smith (HQ/DeCA), Claudia Nissley (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation), Inell Schooler (San Antonio Conservation Society), Pat Osborne (San Antonio Historic Preservation Office), and Joan Gaither (Society for the Preservation...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

It was brought to the attention of the Texas Historical Commission that the scope of work has changed regarding the potential construction of a temporary laboratory building near the Patch-Chaffee housing area. This letter is a request by the Commission that Fort Sam Houston supply the revised proposal for review.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa Kinsey.

After a discussion regarding the revised cost estimate for a new National Historic Landmark District marker for Fort Sam Houston, the Texas Historical Commission drafted this letter to document the order placed for the marker. The plaque will commemorate the development of the Infantry Post area of the installation. Carbon copied to this correspondence is T.E. Fehrenbach, Demetrio Jimenez, and Mike Hilger.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa O'Connell.

This letter expresses the Texas Historical Commission's concern about the status of Buildings 1052 and 2202, the historic WWII chapels at Fort Sam Houston. These buildings are scheduled for demolition, which would constitute an "adverse effect" to these historic buildings and the surrounding area.

DOCUMENT Full-Text James E. Bruseth.

At the Spring Meeting of the Council of Texas Archeologists (CTA) in April 1998, the Archeology Division announced that it would begin implementing the new minimum survey standards it developed in consultation with the CTA on a one-year trial basis. The standards apply to small projects of 200 acres or less, and are now being sent to project sponsors so that they will know what to expect when seeking archeological services. The Texas Historical Commission writes to request that the Federal...

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Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, through the Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) partnership with Lincoln Military Housing, is proposing an undertaking to alter the floor of the garage at Staff Post 1, designated Building 1B. Constructed in 1917 as a stable to support Staff Post 1 (constructed 1881) the building is utilized as storage and auto garage for the existing officer families. After careful examination of this proposal, the JB-SA Cultural Resource Staff has determined this...

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Fort Sam Houston, through the Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) partnership with Lincoln Military Housing is proposing an undertaking to alter the area identified as the laundry porch at Staff Post 9. Staff Post 9 is a property eligible for the national Register of Historic Places and is a contributing element to the Fort Sam Houston National Historic Landmark District. After careful examination of this proposal, the FSH Cultural Resource Staff has determined this undertaking will result...

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Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, is proposing an undertaking to alter the wrought iron gate and handrail that is currently installed in the sally port of the Quadrangle (building 16) at Fort Sam Houston. The Quadrangle is the oldest structure on Fort Sam Houston and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. After careful examination of this proposal, the JB-SA Cultural Resource Staff has determined this undertaking will result in no adverse effect. This determination is...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Thomas L. Clark.

A report on the condition of the steel windows and wood doors on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Also included is a cost estimate based on various conditions of the windows including minor, moderate, and major rehabilitation. This letter is part of a large group of correspondence and supportive material for the updated plans and specifications to Building 901, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Victoria Green Clow.

This letter and the two attached reports concern observations made in April of this year Building 135, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its 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 for...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Victoria Green Clow.

This letter and the two attached reports concern observations made by Geo-Marine, Inc., and its Historic Architect and Structural Engineers, of Building 135 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 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...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Victoria Green Clow.

This letter and the two attached reports concern observations made in April of this year at Building 189, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 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 the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements,...