Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Heritage Park Pavilion

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

1. Heritage Park Pavilion Marker

Inscription.

The pavilion was designed to resemble a World War II/Cold War era hanger similar to the "Birchwood Hangers" found throughout the state. Suspended from the ceiling is a miniature replica of Ben Eielson's Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny", reported to be the first one in Alaska.

Erected by 354 Civil Engineer Squadron and Eielson Air Force Base.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Cold • War, World II.

Location. 64° 41.464′ N, 147° 6.023′ W. Marker is in Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is on Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Pavilion is in Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eielson AFB AK 99702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

and in Interior Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ben Eielson Monument (a few steps from this marker); Heritage Park / Eielson Global Engagement (a few steps from this marker); POW-MIA Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Col Carl Ben Eielson (a few steps from this marker); Cessna O-2A "Skymaster" (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild-Republic A-10A "Thunderbolt II" (within shouting distance of this marker); F-16 "Fighting Falcon" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eielson Air Force Base.

More about this marker. An acceptable ID is required to enter this active military base.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

2. Heritage Park Pavilion Marker

Heritage Park Pavilion's Ben Eielson JN-4 "Jenny" Model image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

3. Heritage Park Pavilion's Ben Eielson JN-4 "Jenny" Model

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.