Brooks City-Base plans to stabilize, restore Hangar 9 near Brooks Campus

April 10, 2012
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Left: Hangar 9, built in 1918, is one of 16 original hangers built during World War I at Brooks Field. Brooks Development Authority said April 9 that it is the last remaining wooden aircraft hangar in the U.S. Air Force and was last restored in 1969 as part of a community effort. The public was invited to attend a proposed master plan overview by Andrew Zapata, director of planning and development from Brooks Development Authority. Photos by Chris Ramos.

About the Author

Melody Mendoza

Melody Mendoza is the Comunidad Editor for The Mesquite. Previously, she reported on the development of the year-old Main Campus Building and Brooks City-Base Campus, and has followed Texas A&M-San Antonio's growth through its plans for two new buildings. Melody is a communication-journalism major, serves on the Student Media Board and is a freelance reporter and part-time editorial assistant for the San Antonio Express-News. She is a 2008 East Central High School graduate, an award-winning reporter for The Ranger (San Antonio College's student newspaper), and a youth leader at her church.