Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area B, Building 64, Aircraft Parts Warehouse, across Railroad tracks from E Street, Dayton

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Building 64 was constructed as a storage facility during Wright Field's World War II expansion. Project History: This report is part of the overall Wright- Patterson Air Force Base, Area B documentation project conducted by HAER See overview report, HAER No. OH-79, for a complete description of the project. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, AREA B, BUILDING 64, AIRCRAFT PARTS WAREHOUSE HAER No. 0H-79-AV (Page 2)

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Building 64 is a triple-gabled building with a high concrete foundation and a seven-course, American bond brick facade. The raking cornice and eaves are wood fascia with hung gutters. The asphalt shingle roof retains its original roof vents, but the original skylights have been removed. In the west wall are two original wooden overhead doors with bell-shaped hanging lamps. Inside, some original wood beams remain in the roof structure. The south end has a three-brick rowlock arch over an original wooden overhead door. Recent additions include new office spaces, an access ramp, and the replacement of a garage door (bricked over) with a single door. A railroad siding on the west side services the building. HISTORY: Built in as Lumber Storage Building No.

2, Building 64 (then identified as Building 69) became Base Supply and Equipment Warehouse in and Research Equipment Storage in From to the present, Building 64 has served as the Base Supply Service Store for Area B. For bibliography, see Wright-Patterson Air Force Base overview report (HAER No. OH-79).