Novato in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers

Hanger 4

— City of Novato —

Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

1. Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers Marker

Inscription. These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, transports and later supersonic jet fighters and helicopters. The flight control tower can be seen on the east side (former runway side) of the middle hanger. USAF flight operations ceased here in 1975. Portions of this area are in the Hamilton Historic District.

Erected by City of Novato.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.

Location. 38° 3.406′ N, 122° 30.798′ W. Marker is in Novato, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Hamilton Landing east of Hanger Avenue. The plaque is mounted next to the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Hamilton Landing, Novato CA 94949, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers (a few steps from this marker); F6F Hellcat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers (approx. ¼ mile away); Lloyd Andrews Hamilton (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novato.

Regarding Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers. Hangers 1 and 2 are still utilized as hangers by the Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team.
"The PST is one of 3 Special Teams that make up the National Strike Force. It is a vital national asset comprised of a unique, highly trained cadre of Coast Guard professionals who maintain and rapidly deploy with specialized equipment and incident management skills any time to any place or hazard."

Also see . . .
1. Novato Historical Guild: Timeline: Hamilton Field.

"In the late 1920’s and early 1930’s the Army was looking at various sites for a new air field on the west coast. A number of cities were competing for the new location. A new
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

2. Hamilton Field Aircraft Hangers Marker
Notice the building number resembles an aircraft tail number.
base would bring jobs and money to the depression –strapped local economies.A number of factors were involved in the selection of Marin County as the new site for the base, including, the temperate weather, clear visibility and the fact that 937 acres, known then as Marin Meadows, was sold to the government for $1. The base was built in 3 years for 5 million dollars."

(Submitted on January 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

2. Hamilton Army Air Field Discontiguous Historic District.

"Hamilton Army Airfield, in Novato, California, was built as a bombardment base and the headquarters for the 1st Wing of the Army Air Corps, one of only three bases established for this purpose nationally. The base was utilized for the defense of the western section of the country until 1940. Hamilton Field played a significant role during World War II in training and national defense by serving as an overseas staging area, acting as one of three major bases of the West Coast wing of the Air Transport Command's Pacific Division and for its role in the Operational Training Unit Program. Construction of Hamilton Airfield commenced on July 1, 1932, with the majority of first phase construction completed by 1935."

(Submitted on January 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Hanger No. 4 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

3. Hanger No. 4

Flight Control Tower at Hanger No. 7 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

4. Flight Control Tower at Hanger No. 7

Hanger No. 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

5. Hanger No. 1

Hanger No. 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

6. Hanger No. 2

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.