Posted on May 13, 2021
'Never intended to be permanent:' Fort Campbell bulldozes World War II era buildings
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They're relics from another era, and they're now becoming building materials of the past.
Decades after Fort Campbell first constructed dozens of what were intended as temporary structures during the World War II era, these decades-old buildings across the installation are finally being demolished in a systematic process anticipated to take years, with around 30 more buildings to go.
Despite their long history, the buildings are not classified as historic; they were only intended as temporary structures.
Last year, the installation demolished the most high-profile WWII building known as T-39, which most recently served as the home of Fort Campbell's garrison command.
"They were built to support the surge of troops and training for World War II, and they were never intended to be permanent structures," said Matthew Brackett, who works as acting director of the Department of Public Works on Fort Campbell, which is overseeing the project.
They're relics from another era, and they're now becoming building materials of the past.
Decades after Fort Campbell first constructed dozens of what were intended as temporary structures during the World War II era, these decades-old buildings across the installation are finally being demolished in a systematic process anticipated to take years, with around 30 more buildings to go.
Despite their long history, the buildings are not classified as historic; they were only intended as temporary structures.
Last year, the installation demolished the most high-profile WWII building known as T-39, which most recently served as the home of Fort Campbell's garrison command.
"They were built to support the surge of troops and training for World War II, and they were never intended to be permanent structures," said Matthew Brackett, who works as acting director of the Department of Public Works on Fort Campbell, which is overseeing the project.
'Never intended to be permanent:' Fort Campbell bulldozes World War II era buildings
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*Deconstruction/Recycling* —-> Big deal @ (former) Fort Ord (and elsewhere). Some primo old growth had high end contractors jockeying for planks. Miss those ocean front views that the base offered.
https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/labnotes/?tag=military-barracks
https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/labnotes/?tag=military-barracks
From building aircraft parts during times of metal scarcity to educating Department of Defense employees on the best ways to package materiel for shipment to the front lines of World War II, researchers at the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) have always been willing to lend a hand to support the military in a time of need.
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Thank you for the post, PO1 William "Chip" Nagel. But I'm honestly shocked they went forward with the demolition. I can only guess why these historic buildings aren't classified as "historic buildings". But these are part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)'s history.
That would be as if they decided to demolish the WWII barracks out here at Fort Leonard Wood because "they're intended for temporary use". These buildings are part of the outdoor exhibit of the Engineer/MP/Chemical Regiment Museum. It's a part of who we are. Call me a no-nothing Screaming Eagle, but this is really depressing.
That would be as if they decided to demolish the WWII barracks out here at Fort Leonard Wood because "they're intended for temporary use". These buildings are part of the outdoor exhibit of the Engineer/MP/Chemical Regiment Museum. It's a part of who we are. Call me a no-nothing Screaming Eagle, but this is really depressing.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
Saving a couple buildings as a museum piece is one thing, but the WWII era barracks at Leonard Wood, Campbell, Knox and Benning were antiquated in the 80's and 90's. I don't think many Basic or OSUT students cried when they tore down most of Harmony Church and I doubt many officers will miss the Quads at Benning. I went to EOAC at Leonard Wood after they moved the Engineer Officer course there and the new quarters were a lot more pleasant.
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We have preserved some of these barracks at various base museums so we don't need all of them.
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