Joliet Municipal Airport (Joliet Airport Hanger) - Joliet, IL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

From the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission's website:

The Joliet Park District Airport Hangar is a unique and symbolic landmark. In 1930 the Joliet Park District constructed this structure in a contemporary style by incorporating elements of Art Deco with Streamline Moderne. The building's exterior has remained unaltered and is a rare and notable example of this architectural composition.

The history of the Hangar reflects the "Progressive Era" in Joliet government. The scale and use of the Hangar were significantly forward thinking in 1930. Joliet's public undertaking of this facility was exceptional during the infancy of the aviation industry. In fact, the Hangar initially opened with amenities that would become commonplace in all airport terminals: waiting areas, luggage collection, offices, a restaurant with dining room and viewing terraces. Not surprisingly, the Hangar and airfield opened with much fanfare and excitement in 1930.

Street address: 4000 West Jefferson Joliet, IL USA County / Borough / Parish: Will County Year listed: 1980 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Transportation Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Transportation (Air Related) Current function: Transportation (Air Related) Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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