Southside in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

A Century Turns

Hanger 9

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

1. A Century Turns Marker

Inscription. The Air Force mission ceased at Brooks Air Force Base on September 15, 2011, ending 94 years of military activity. The property was conveyed for redevelopment to Brooks Development Authority (BDA) in a unique partnership between the U.S. Air Force, the City of San Antonio, the State of Texas, and BDA.

Erected by Brooks City Base.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 2011.

Location. 29° 20.621′ N, 98° 26.658′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Southside. Marker is on Inner Circle Road, 0.1 miles south of South New Braunfels Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located south of Hanger 9 with other historical markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8081 Inner Circle Road, San Antonio TX 78235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aerial Revolutions (here, next to this marker); Hangar 9 Prevails (a few steps from this marker); Brooks Is Born (a few steps from this marker); A Base Renamed (a few steps from this marker); A Few Good Men (a few steps from this marker); Making History (a few steps from this marker); A Presidential Act

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(a few steps from this marker); In Memory of their Fallen Classmates (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. Brooks Air Force Base was renamed in 2002 to Brooks City Base when it was repurposed through the Brooks Development Authority as a science, business, and technology location.

Also see . . . Brooks Air Force Base. Wikipedia

In 2002 Brooks Air Force Base was renamed Brooks City-Base when the property was conveyed to the Brooks Development Authority as part of a unique project between local, state, and federal government. The Brooks Development Authority is now the owner and operator of the property, and is redeveloping it as a science, business, and technology center. The Air Force was the largest tenant at Brooks City-Base.

(Submitted on October 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

A Century Turns Marker is the first marker on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

2. A Century Turns Marker is the first marker on the right

The front view of Hanger 9 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

3. The front view of Hanger 9

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.