US Navy Saves Local Attraction Hangar One
Aviation Icon at Moffet Field in Mountain View California is Spared
Jan 1, 2009
A place which is familiar to local people in Silicon Valley (south of San Francisco) as they pass through on the way to/from San Francisco on Hwy 101 is "Hangar One" at Moffett field. This is a tourist magnet and interesting sight to global visitors across the world that come to Silicon Valley.
Although the US Navy has made this major decision to save Hangar One, the next decision is how to disrobe the exterior part of the Hangar One because of contamination in the exterior walls of the building.
The Story Behind Hangar One Aviation Building
This magnificent aviation building at Moffett Field in Mountain View is visible with awe-inspiring proportions was built in 1933 even before the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. This 200 foot tall, 8.5 acre Hangar One at Moffett Field housed dirigibles, balloons, and blimps in the early 1900’s.
Actual measurements of the building are: 1,133-feet long by 308-feet wide by 198-feet high per the Moffett Field Historical Museum website. Many people remember the Macon and the Akron dirigibles which flew locally in the early 1900’s.
The item which made these blimps different is that they were kept afloat with non-flammable helium and they were built with very strong spines. This is a very significant item of Bay Area history that unfolded in the early 1900's for south bay residents waiting for the new work opportunities from the industries surrounding Moffett Field. Since World War II, companies like Lockheed, NASA Ames and more – household names have been located around Moffett Field.
Things to Do at Moffett Field in Mountain View, CA Today
Other notable items or fun places to see and do on and around Moffett Field are the Moffett Field Historical Museum, view the Blue Cube (satellite tracking station), the Wind Tunnels, and visit the NASA Ames Exploration Center. Remember, history remains as a foundation as the future is being built.
The Moffett Field Historical Museum opened to the public when the Navy closed Moffett Field in 1993 and is located at Moffett Field, off of Hwy 101. It is open Wednesday – Saturday, 10-2, and for groups upon request. There is a giftshop made available by the Historic Aviation.
NASA Ames Exploration Center is where more than 150,000 visitors have explored interactive exhibits of science and technology of NASA Ames. The Center is open Tuesday – Friday, 10-2 and on Saturdays, 12-4.
Moffet Field and Hangar One is a definite tourist attraction and icon to see for global visitors which go to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco bay area. There are plenty attractions in and around the south bay region to add to one's itineraries.
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