First Around the Globe - Long Beach, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 49.662 W 118° 08.775
11S E 393930 N 3743643
A sculpture to commemorate the first flight around the world in Long Beach, California.
Waymark Code: WM153M9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2021
Views: 1
The plaque says, "The "First Around the World" globe reflect the Douglas Aircraft motto established after the historic around the world flight of 1924. The globe is a bronze recreation of the original that was installed at the entrance to the Douglas Aircraft Plant (opened in 1941) on Lakewood Boulevard. The Glove is eight feet in diameter and weights 6,045 points. The Douglas Park signage, hardscape materials and colors recall the globe's original installation. The dates on each side of the pedestal represent the Douglass Aircraft Plant historical milestone."
Stationary or rotating globe: Stationary
Historical or current information: Current
Surface (elevation) relief: yes
Size: 8 feet
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