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Historical-hangar preservation raised as city, developer discuss Medford Field redevelopment
Summary
The Tulare Historical Museum urged the council to preserve the World War II–era Medford Field hangar as the city and a private partner advance a 26‑acre truck-charging development; city staff said $750,000 was earmarked for environmental and structural assessment and stressed preference for adaptive reuse if feasible.
During public comment Jan. 21, Patty Rocha, curator and director of the Tulare Historical Museum, asked the council to preserve the 1940 Medford Field hangar, arguing the structure symbolizes Tulare's role in WWII aviation. "Medford Field helps to symbolize Tulare's heritage in the aviation and its role in supporting the army's aviators during World War II," Rocha told the council.
The comment followed a city press…
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