Hamilton Air Force Base, closed U.S. Army/Air Force base in Marin County, California
Hamilton Air Force Base is a former military air installation in Novato featuring structures designed in Spanish Colonial Revival style. The grounds include hangars, airfield areas, and residential buildings that reflect mid-20th-century military architecture and design.
The base was established in the 1930s as a military airfield and served strategically during World War II and the Cold War. Following its closure in the 1980s, much of the property was converted for civilian and commercial use.
Access to the grounds is limited as portions remain under private ownership or military jurisdiction. Visitors should explore the available public areas and stay on designated pathways.
Many original buildings with their distinctive Spanish Colonial style remain intact, reflecting an era when military facilities valued aesthetic qualities in their design. This architectural approach sets it apart from the purely functional designs typical of comparable bases from that period.
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