Full Scale Tunnel
Also known as: 30- by 60-Foot Tunnel
Why it's listed
This record concerns the Full Scale Tunnel, a structure in the independent city of Hampton, Virginia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 3 October 1985 under reference number 85002796. The only material available is an administrative locator card, not the full nomination, so it contains no physical description, construction history, architect, or argument for significance. The card marks the property as a National Historic Landmark and also records a withdrawal of designation with a date of 08/25/2014, followed by an update noted as 7/29/15. The card does not explain the reason for the withdrawal, and it says nothing about whether the structure is standing, in use, or vacant. Because the narrative sections of the nomination are absent, nothing further about the tunnel's purpose, age, or features can be stated from this document alone.
Significance in brief: The document gives no statement of significance. It records only administrative status, including a National Historic Landmark marking and a withdrawal of designation dated 08/25/2014.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85002796, listed October 3, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | Langley Research Center, Hampton (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampton |
| Listed | October 3, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002796 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Areas of significance | Other, Military, Engineering, Science |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated October 3, 1985 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The locator card records a withdrawal of designation dated 08/25/2014 and an update dated 7/29/15. It does not say what condition or use the structure is in. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 37.08298, -76.34142 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85002796.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5507959
- This listing as JSON
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