Save Hangar One Committee

The Navy built Hangar One to house the gigantic airship U.S.S. Macon in 1932 on land donated by Bay Area communities. It is a monument to innovation and service, an icon of the Peninsula, and one of the world’s largest free-standing structures. Unfortunately, some of the materials used in its construction are now known to be toxic.

To eliminate the environmental risk, the Navy proposes to demolish Hangar One for $12 million … but Navy studies also show that it would cost only $12 million more to replace the toxic materials instead. We believe it’s worth the extra $35 per square foot to preserve Hangar One for future generations.

The Navy and environmental agencies are required to consider “Community Acceptance” before they finally decide whether to demolish or restore Hangar One.

So the Save Hangar One Committee urges your support to preserve this landmark by attending the Navy’s Public Meeting at 7pm Tuesday May 23, 2006 at Moffett Building 943, just outside the Moffett Blvd. entrance at Hwy 101, near the tent structure.