Construction for building 2050 began on Jan. 19, 1942,
Summary
Construction for building 2050 began on Jan. 19, 1942, after the citizens of Spokane raised approximately $125,000 to purchase 2,400 acres for the Northwest Air Depot. The construction took more than a year to complete and cost nearly $25 million. 262 buildings were built, the largest being the 12-acre repair hangar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)
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Date
2000 - 2022
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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