Pearson Air Museum

Pearson Air Museum Historic Hanger

 

Pearson Air Museum Historic Hangar

Built around 1918, the historic building originally served the Cut-up Plant of the Vancouver Spruce Mill, operated by the U.S. Army Signal Corps' Spruce Production Division. Around 1924, the building was moved to its present location by the Army Air Service.

"This building is an especially significant one, as exemplified by its listing on the National Register of Historic Places," explained Greg Shine, Chief Ranger & Historian. " At its peak in October 1918, the Vancouver Spruce Mill employed over 3,000 soldiers and cut and shipped one million board feet of aircraft spruce each working day. Not only is this hangar building one of only a few remaining from that Spruce Mill era, it also represents the site's later aviation history. Its repurposing as an aircraft hangar in the 1920's, during the Golden Age of Aviation, also serves as an early example of adaptive reuse."

Today the National Park Service continues the tradition of "adaptive reuse". The Historic Hangar, with its character and glamour of by gone eras, can be adapted to any special event. A picturesque view of the 7 acre grounds, and high ceilings without losing intimacy to your event and much much more. Historic Hangar Photo Gallery

AMENITIES:

• Hangar Doors open up to create a scenic outdoor space
• Large Windows along the entire south wall of the hangar
• High ceilings provide a variety of audio/visual entertainment possibilities
• A beautiful well maintained floor
• Neutral interior
• No Shortage of available power
• Interior Restroom access
• Easy unloading and loading
• ADA approved facility
• Hangar interior measures 49 ft x 104 ft totaling 5,096 sq ft

For more information please review our General Guideline for Special Events and Permit Application Process. For questions, please e-mail or call the Visitor Center at [phone].