Hamilton Field was named after First Lieutenant Lloyd Andrews Hamilton of the 17th Aero Squadron. Hamilton was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism in action" in Varsenare, Belgium, where he led a low level bombing attack on a German airdrome 30 miles (50 km) behind enemy lines on 13 August 1918. Thirteen days later, Hamilton died in action near Lagnicourt, France. Hamilton Field (Hamilton AFB) was a United States Air Force base, which was inactivated in 1973, decommissioned in 1974, and put into a caretaker status with the Air Force Reserve until 1976. It was transferred to the United States Army in 1983 and was designated an Army Airfield until its BRAC closure in 1988. The main administration building is occupied mayorally by art studios.

Recently, the Hamilton Arts Foundation has entertained opening the Marin Music And Art Museum (MMAAM) at the former MOCA location. The space needs improvements, but it is achievable.

THE BIG IDEA
We Think Big, And Dream Bigger
This a PASSION project to preserve and build the historic Hamilton Music & Arts Town Center, by building up its music and arts roots as well as adding to it. Tap the original intended use by the early inhabitants of the Hamilton Air Force Base occupation as well as bring expanded persepective. This is our VISION.