National Archives in OC Great Park

The National Archives in cooperation with the Great Park Design Studio would design a new facility that expresses the importance of the National Archives. The 50,000 square foot building would include a permanent exhibit gallery similar to Public Vaults in Washington, D.C.

For the second year in a row, the Orange County Great Park Board of Directors received presentation today from Tom Mills, Assistant Archivist for Regional Records Services, National Archives. Mr. Mills updated the Board on plans to create a new west coast regional archives facility at the Great Park. The new facility would give the National Archives the opportunity to expand programs, enhance exhibits, lectures, films and other public events. It would give the Great Park, and Orange County, a special opportunity to showcase historical archives specific to Orange County and the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.