Uniondale in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mitchel Field
Military Airfield 1917 - 1961
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
1. Mitchel Field Marker
Town of Hempstead Historical Site
Mitchel Field
Military Airfield 1917 - 1961
Home of training, observation, fighter, bomber and transport squadrons.
Scene of 1920 and 1925 National Air Races.
Site of world's first 'Blind Flight', Lt. James Doolittle, September 24, 1929
Erected by Town of Hempstead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 43.642′ N, 73° 35.851′ W. Marker is in Uniondale, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard west of Library Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale NY 11553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F-14 Tomcat (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named F-14 Tomcat (a few steps from this marker); Aviation Field No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lindbergh's Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mitchel Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Blind Takeoff, Flight and Landing, 1929 (about 300 feet away); Mitchel Field Air Force Base (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uniondale.
More about this marker. This marker is one of at least three identical historical markers located within the parking lot of Uniondale's Museum Row.
Also see . . .
1. Mitchel Air Force Base (Wikipedia).
Decommissioned in 1961, Mitchel Field became a multi-use complex that is home to the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Nassau Coliseum, Mitchel Athletic Complex, Nassau Community College, Hofstra University, and Lockheed.(Submitted on September 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)In 2018 the surviving buildings and facilities were recognized as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 20252. Mitchel Field MarkerThis marker is located near the entrance to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. It is located near the Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat.
2. The History of Mitchel Field.
Mitchel Field continued to grow after World War I and be tween 1929 and 1932 a major new construction program was undertaken. New brick barracks, officers clubs, housing, warehouses, and operations buildings were constructed, as well as eight massive steel and concrete hangars. Much of this construction remains in place today.(Submitted on September 28, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
