This warehouse was used to store uniforms, blankets, furniture, and other personal supplies for Fort Hancock’s garrison. The “Fort Hancock” painted on the roof was a marker for pilots. This was originally a two-story building and the third story was added in 1910. If you look closely, you can see the original roof line in the bricks.

Fort Hancock was in operation from 1895 to 1974.

Marker is on Kearney Road south of Jackson Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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