Historic Legacy of Ft. Bliss

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The Historic Legacy of Ft. Bliss

Webinar | Historic Legacy of Ft. Bliss

Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

About the Webinar

Fort Bliss was established in 1848 to protect settlers against Apache and Comanche raids. The Fort was designed and developed by Assistant Quartermaster Captain George Ruhlen, Chief Clerk Edward H. Offley, and architect/civil engineer F.A. Gartner. It is best known for its Queen Anne row of officer’s housing and its Spanish Colonial Revival barracks. But underlying the adept use of Army Standard Building Patterns is a strong base planning layout that has stood the test of time. This webinar will delve into the history of the base and also discuss how a strong planning foundation can drive centuries of development.

Presenter

  • Col. Paula Loomis, Ph.D., F.SAME, FAIA, AICP, LEED AP, USAFR (Ret.)
    Director of Research, The Urban Collaborative

Moderator

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