Cold War Historic Building Inventory and Evaluation Security Hill, Kelly Air Force Base

Author(s): Earth Tech

Year: 1998

Summary

This Historic Building Inventory and Evaluation (HBIE) addresses all buildings at Security Hill as outlined in National Register Bulletins 15 (How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation) and 22 (Guidelines for Evaluating and Nominating Properties That Have Achieved Significance within the Last Fifty Years). All buildings and structures at Security Hill are less than 50 years old, and were evaluated for "exceptional importance," as required by Criterion Consideration G for structures less than 50 years old and as stated in the National Park Service (NPS) guidelines, National Register Bulletin 22 (1991). Additionally, the Air Force's interim Guidance: Treatment of Cold War Historic Properties for U.S. Air Force Installations was consulted (U.S. Air Force 1993).

The field investigation and research for the building survey, conducted in September and October 1997, consisted of an inventory, archival research, and on-site investigations of the installations and facilities at Security Hill on Kelly AFB by Earth Tech and the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) personnel. Historical information from the AIA History Office was collected and used in developing the historic context and building histories. The determinations of eligibility for the Security Hill complex were made in October and November 1997 based upon data provided by Air Force personnel. A follow-up site visit to Kelly AFB was conducted in January 1998 to interview current and former AIA employees.

The primary goal of this investigation is to evaluate all buildings and structures for Cold War significance in accordance with Section 110 of the NHPA to determine if the properties meet the criteria and are eligible for listing in the National Register. Recommendations regarding National Register eligibility have been developed and have been included here to allow the Air Force to submit a formal determination of eligibility to the SHPO at the Texas Historical Commission for review and concurrence.

Cite this Record

Cold War Historic Building Inventory and Evaluation Security Hill, Kelly Air Force Base. Earth Tech. 1998 ( tDAR id: 428129) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8428129

Keywords

Culture
Historic

Site Type
Church / Religious Structure • Communal / Public Structure • Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Domestic Structures • Governmental Structure • Historic Church / Religious Structure • Historic Communal / Public Structure • Historic Governmental Structure • House • Military Structure • Non-Domestic Structures

Investigation Types
Architectural Documentation • Architectural Survey • Heritage Management • Historic Background Research

General
AIA Administration Headquarters • AIA Chapel • AIA Headquarters • AIA Warehouse • Air Conditioning Plant • Antenna Test Building • Base Engineer Maintenance Facility • Basketball Court • Building 2000 • Building 2001 • Building 2003 • Building 2004 • Building 2005 • Building 2006 • Building 2007 • Building 2008 • Building 2009 • Building 2010 • Building 2011 • Building 2012 • Building 2013 • Building 2014 • Building 2015 • Building 2018 • Building 2020 • Building 2028 • Building 2034 • Building 2035 • Building 2041 • Building 2049 • Building 2057 • Building 2061 • Building 2067 • Building 2069 • Building 2074 • Building 2081 • Building 2082 • Building 2087 • Building 2089 • Building 2092 • CMPRS Air Flight Building • Communications and Electronics Shop • Communications Facility • Cryptologic Support Center • Dormitory • Electrical Research Testing Building • Enlisted Dining Facility • Guard House • NCO Club • Picnic Area • Racquetball Court • Recreational Building • Tennis Court • Vault Addition to Cryptologic Depot • Vehicle Operations Show More

Geographic Keywords
Kelly Air Force Base • San Antonio • Security Hill • Texas

Spatial Coverage

min long: -98.615; min lat: 29.338 ; max long: -98.517; max lat: 29.425 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio

Contributor(s): U.S. Department of the Air Force, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence

Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston

Prepared By(s): Earth Tech

Submitted To(s): U.S. Department of the Air Force, Air Intelligence Agency

Record Identifiers

Contract Number(s): F41624-94-D-8138

File Information

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