6.2 Architectural Styles

The majority of the existing buildings within Camp Lockett are predominantly characterized by military design and date to one of the three phases of construction or camp development. The three phases of camp construction include the Mobilization Phase (June 23 – December 1, 1941), the Expansion Phase (1942-1943), and the Hospital Phase (1944- 1946), which are described in further detail below. These descriptions should be reviewed carefully as it will aid in the determination of appropriate design solutions for proposed work.

Buildings were greatly influenced by cost and were intended to facilitate efficient and speedy construction. Building design was guided by speed, simplicity, conservation of materials, flexibility, and safety.

Characteristics:

· Neutral, earth tone colors

· Wood-frame buildings set on either concrete footings or full, poured concrete, slab foundations

· Gable roofs covered with asphalt roofing material,

· Evenly spaced, double-hung windows

· 6-over-6 or 8-over-8 lights

· Walls constructed of diagonally laid planks covered with asbestos shingle siding

· Concrete piers or slabs

Most of buildings constructed during the Expansion Phase were intended to accommodate the extra cavalry units at Camp Lockett. Buildings were built on leased private property and were demolished after the camp was decommissioned at the end of the war.

Characteristics:

· Neutral, earth tone colors

· Standard 20’ building length – may vary according to use

· Plywood siding

· Green rolled roofing