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National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet NFS Form 10-900 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior RECEIV National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form \ OHP This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. Se 3 inst National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each ite n by marking by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, ent architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property Sequoia Field/Visalia-Dinuba School of Aeronautics historic name Sequoia Field other names/site number 2. Location Adjacent to junction of Ave. 368 and Road 112, 9 miles north of Visalia street & number _____ D not for publication Visalia city or town ________ _ TH vicinity State ____________California COde CA COUnty Tulare code IP? zip code 93291 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this E nomination Q request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property l^ meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D najfipnally US statewide/Q locally. (H) See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Sigrfature^of certifying Date California Office of jlstoric Preservation State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that the property is: Date of Action entered in the National Register. See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register r 7 (7 D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. D removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) _________ Sequoia Field/Visalia-Dinuba School of Aeronautics Tulare, California Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) D private D building(s) Contributing Noncontributing DC public-local 13 district 13 9 buildings D public-State D site D public-Federal D structure 2 1 sites D object 6 3 structures 1 n objects 22 13 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing. in the National Register N/A None 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) ______Category: Defense Category: Government, Transportation Subcotcgory! Correctional facility, Aii 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Category: 1. Late 19th & Early ?Dth foundation r.n^r^e_____ American Movements 2. No Stlyo walls ______Wood, atuccu roof Asphalt, steel other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Sequoia Field/Visalia-Dinuba School of Aeronautics Tulare, California Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) GS A Property is associated with events that have made Military a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. D C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1941-1944 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: D A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. N/A D F a commemorative property. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 D State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency D previously listed in the National Register S Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National 25 Local government Register D University D designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #____.————————— Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama D recorded by Historic American Engineering Tulare County Library, Visalia Branch Record # ______—————————— Tulare Historical Museum, City of Tulare Sequoia Field/Visalia-Dinuba School of Aeronautics Tulare, California Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 78 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) See Continuation Sheet (Sec. 10, page 7) 1 3 ___ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing I I I I I D See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By Bruce Baird name/title Sequoia and Rankin Fields Reunion Committee September 24, 1999 organization date 9322 Melba Drive (714) 539-9747 street & number telephone Garden Grove CA 92841 city or town __ state zip code Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs qf the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) County of Tulare, Attn: Brian Thoburn, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Supervisors name street & number 2800 W. Burrel Ave telephone (209) 733-6271 Visalia CA 93291 city or town __ state zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et sec?.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPSForm 10-900-a OM0 Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number —Z_ Page _J___ NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Summary: Historic District The historic name of the district was Sequoia Field/Visalia-Dinuba School of Aeronautics. It is located in Tulare County, California, approximately 9 miles north of the county seat, Visalia; and approximately 40 miles south-east of the city of Fresno in Fresno County. In its historic period the district was a civilian owned and operated school for training World War II pilots. The total area of the district is 78 acres. Included within the district's 78 acres are 2 6 acres of grounds and buildings which bore the historic name of Visalia-Dinuba School of Aeronautics. The resources on these 26 acres include 22 buildings, 3 sites, 1 structure and 1 object. Thirteen of the buildings, 2 of the sites, the 1 structure and the 1 object are contributing resources. Immediately adjacent
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