Long Beach Airport Terminal - Long Beach, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 49.098 W 118° 08.677
11S E 394069 N 3742599
A small historical marker on the Long Beach Airport terminal building.
Waymark Code: WMTA29
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2016
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Long Beach was a center for early aviation, and established the first municipal airport in Southern California here in 1924. It was originally named "Daugherty Field" for aviation pioneer Earl S. Daugherty, who had a flying school nearby and who lobbied successfully for establishing this airport. Aviation is one of the pillars of the city's history and economy. The building is a masterpiece of early architecture and continues unique ceramic mosaic floor murals."
Group that erected the marker: City of Long Beach
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Long Beach, CA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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