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Woodrum Field with the Cannaday home and control tower.

The Cannaday home with the control tower on top.

The first "control tower" at Woodrum Field, an 8-foot square shed built on top of the Cannaday home, could be accessed by going onto the roof.

A close-up view of the Civil Aviation Authority control tower on top of the Cannaday farmhouse.

A Civil Aviation Authority control tower on top of the Cannaday farmhouse at Woodrum Field.

A two story and basement and part one story and basement brick building, metal roof, wood floors except basement which is earth, plastered interior finish, electric lights and steam heat; fair condition. Occupancy: Office and apartments. Valuation:…

Cannaday House, also known as Waverly Plantation was purchased by Woodrum Airport in 1934. The house was used as a weather station and terminal for the remainder of the 1928s. It was razed in 1955 to make room for growth of the airport.