Historic Properties of the Cold War Era, 21st Space Wing

Author(s): John F. Hoffecker; Mandy Whorton

Year: 1996

Summary

This report presents an inventory of historic properties of the Cold War Era on installations of the 21st Space Wing, Air Force Space Command (21 SW). This overview outlines the major political and military events of the previous half-century, with special emphasis on developments directly related to the 21 SW mission.

This report begins with a brief overview of the Cold War Era to provide a general historic context for the inventory of 21 SW properties (Section 2). A comprehensive inventory of properties constructed and/or used during the Cold War is presented in the specific context of a description and history of each GSU (Section 3); individual facilities at each GSU installation, with the exception of Maui SSC, are listed in Appendix A. Recommendations concerning historic significance are summarized in Section 4.

Cite this Record

Historic Properties of the Cold War Era, 21st Space Wing. John F. Hoffecker, Mandy Whorton. 1996 ( tDAR id: 470624) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8470624

Keywords

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

General
Cape Cod Air Force Station • Cape Cod Air Station • Cavalier Air Force Station • Clear Air Station • Eldorado Air Station • Maui Space Surveillance Complex • Peterson Air Force Base • Peterson Space Force Base • Thule Air Base

Temporal Keywords
Cold War • Cold War Era

Spatial Coverage

min long: -156.621; min lat: 16.941 ; max long: -40.078; max lat: 83.36 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

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