Response from Stanley Graves to J. Michael Hardesty, Proposed Demolition of Building 1198, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Author(s): Stanley O. Graves

Year: 1997

Summary

This letter reiterates and stresses the importance of preserving Building 1198 which is a World War I era aviation hangar. The agreement between the Texas Historical Commission and Fort Sam Houston was that the demolition of 27 other properties at Fort Sam Houston included a stipulation to preserve this significant historic resource through its disassembly and donation to a private museum organization.

Copied to this correspondence is Joan Gaither (President, Society for the Preservation of Historic Fort Sam Houston), Paula Piper (President, San Antonio Conservation Society), Ann McGlone (Historic Preservation Officer, City of San Antonio), and Roger Freeman (Vintage Aviation Services).

Cite this Record

Response from Stanley Graves to J. Michael Hardesty, Proposed Demolition of Building 1198, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Stanley O. Graves. 1997 ( tDAR id: 435767) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8435767

Spatial Coverage

min long: -98.462; min lat: 29.447 ; max long: -98.406; max lat: 29.482 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

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

Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston

Prepared By(s): Texas Historical Commission

Submitted To(s): Head Quarters, Fort Sam Houston, Army Garrison

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