Eshoo Lauds ACHP Decision on Hangar One

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Eshoo Lauds ACHP Decision on Hangar One

Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statement in response to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's letter to Naval Secretary Donald C. Winter regarding the fate of Hangar One at the former Naval Air Station Moffett Field.

"I'm thrilled with the ACHP's letter to Secretary Winter. The ACHP clearly recognizes the strong support from our community for a complete restoration of Hangar One and recognizes the importance of NASA Ames in this process.

"The public has made its voice heard and I'm proud of the collaboration between private citizens, local governments, and Members of Congress in this ongoing effort. The ACHP is acutely aware of the historical significance of Hangar One and the desires of my constituents. I've always been hopeful that a workable solution will be found and this decision has only fueled my optimism."

The Advisory Council's response parallels the letter sent by Rep. Eshoo and twelve Congressional Colleagues to the Secretary of the Navy on September 17th calling for the Navy's full commitment to working with NASA to restore Hangar One.

The ACHP's letter recommends that the Navy "develop a formal partnership with NASA to develop a single coordinated delivery schedule to re-skin the hangar and find a viable reuse for the building."

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