World War II Hanger
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Address:
Sisters Avenue, Redmond, OR.
Year Built:
1942
Architect:
Known
Builder: Unknown
Landmark Status:
Local Landmark |
When this building was constructed it was classified
information. It originally served as the main hanger at the Redmond
Army training base. Inside P-38 and heavy B-17 Bombers were stored.
This is the only structure remaining at the airport from its service as an
Army training base. The military gave ownership of the entire base
to the City of Redmond in 1946. The City the converted the base into
civilian operations and today is home to the J.R. Roberts Field.
Today the city leases the building to Butler Air for the storage of
private planes.
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| Illustrations |
| 1. |
Main Elevation, Circa 1996. |
| 2. |
Historical Image, Circa 1950. |
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