Hamilton Field
Hamilton Field by Novato Historical Guild, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2008, is an illustrated exploration of a significant military site in Novato, California. This 128-page book details the establishment of Hamilton Field in the 1930s, originally designed as a bombardment base for the air force. The site played a crucial role during World War II, serving as a flight-training facility and a departure point for missions in the Pacific. The book also highlights the base’s architectural significance and its transformation into a community asset after its decommissioning in 1975.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Hamilton Field’s history, including its strategic importance in military aviation and its well-planned community layout. The narrative covers various aspects of the base’s development, from its inception to its current status as a civic park. With a focus on local history and military heritage, this edition provides insights into the impact of Hamilton Field on Novato and Marin County, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of history and community development.
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In response to the growing need for military air defense in the 1920s, a parcel of Novato farmland on the San Pablo Bay was chosen as the future site for Hamilton Field. Constructed in the early 1930s and dedicated in 1935, Hamilton was originally established as a bombardment base of the 1st Wing of the air force. The base played a pivotal role during World War II as a flight-training facility and was an official point of departure for bombardment groups heading to the Pacific. Renamed the Hamilton Air Force Base in 1947, the base is also known for its well-planned community layout and landscaping, as well as its architecturally cohesive design in the Spanish Eclectic style. Decommissioned and vacated by 1975, the former base now serves as a planned housing, business, and civic park. Hamilton remains an important historical and community asset of Novato and Marin County.
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