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After the war, the ruins at the yard were cleared away and work was begun to rebuild the base. Many of the present structures on the air station were built during this period, including the stately two- and three-story houses on North Avenue. Many of these newly rebuilt structures were destroyed by the great [[hurricane of 1906]] and the resulting [[storm surge]].
===North Avenue===
North Avenue has 5 homes built upon it which are still standing today. These home were all built in the 1870s and many of them are still in use today. All of these homes are used for various Marine and Naval Officers and their families as long as the officer is at least an O-6, or Captain. The first two homes as you approach North Avenue from the west, heading east, are two story homes occupied by various officers. The next three, two story homes are currently being used as conference centers. Unfortunately in 2004 after Hurricane Ivan destroyed the inside of many homes on base, the Navy did not have enough funds to repair the homes to housing status. So in order to keep the homes and not let them come to complete ruin, the Navy appropriated funds to turn them into conference centers. At the end of North Avenue is Quarerts A.
=== Quarters A, North Avenue===
The grounds of Quarters A are very simple for the home's status. Along North Avenue and to the West of the home but to the South of the kitchen is a pond with a trellace that grows both roses on one side and wisteria on the other. Along with various other species of flora including gardenias, hibiscus, various roses, and large elephant ears. Behind the home looking towards the large wall (which on the other sides holds Chevalier Field) on either side are two large buildings that are used as storage sheds. Around the time the home was orignially built they held the horses and carriages for the Commandant. In the center of the yard a large fountain is held with four walkways going towards all the cardinal directions. Due to various storms, families and changes in landscaping the yard is ever changing.
The home currently is home to the Commander of Naval Education Training Command who is the senior Naval Officer on NAS Pensacola. Usually he or she is an Admiral, but in the past 50 years the rank has never fallen below a Captain. Amongst some of the more famous naval officers to have lived in Quarters A include Admiral Chester Nimitz, Admiral Halsey, Admiral A.C. Read, Admiral John H. Fetterman, and Rear Admiral Gary JonesJoseph Kilkenny. --Admiral 22:53, 2 June 2008 (CDT)
=== Naval Aeronautical Station ===
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