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New York - a scene at Long Beach, the new and popular seaside resort / from a sketch by a staff artist.

New York - a scene at Long Beach, the new and popular seaside resort /...

People on beach and in the water, Long Beach, New York. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 54 (1882 Aug. 12), p. 389.

[Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, Long Island, N.Y.]

[Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, Long Island, N.Y.]

Public domain photograph of hotel resort, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Long Beach [picnicers] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Long Beach [picnicers] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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A pleasing beach scene, Long Beach, near Los Angeles, Cal. U.S.A

A pleasing beach scene, Long Beach, near Los Angeles, Cal. U.S.A

Copyright by C.L. Wasson. No. 30607. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Long Beach pier, Long Beach, Cal.

Long Beach pier, Long Beach, Cal.

Public domain photograph of 19th century California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flexible performance of C-47 transport planes is due in part to their two 1,200 horsepower radial engines and to their three-blade variable-pitch propellers, Long Beach, Calif. Picture taken at the Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Flexible performance of C-47 transport planes is due in part to their ...

Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman machinist, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Woman machinist, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

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Girl worker at lunch also absorbing California sunshine, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Girl worker at lunch also absorbing California sunshine, Douglas Aircr...

Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women are trained to do precise and vital engine installation detail in Douglas Aircraft Company plants, Long Beach, Calif.

Women are trained to do precise and vital engine installation detail i...

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Photography exhibition Photographs by the W.P.A. Federal Art Project.

Photography exhibition Photographs by the W.P.A. Federal Art Project.

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of photographs at the Hotel Nassau, Long Beach, L.I., showing camera and photograph of buildings. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). ... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women become skilled shop technicians after careful instruction in the school at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women become skilled shop te...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. A women worker at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, attaches clips and accessories to a wing section before the parts meets the next assembly. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. A women worker at the Long B...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Two girl workers in the Long Beach, California, plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company, put finishing touches on the bombardier nose section of a B-17F heavy bomber. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Two girl workers in the Long Beach, C...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Women workers at the Long Beach, California plant of Douglas Aviation Company groom lines of transparent noses for deadly A-20 attack bombers. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and RAF (Royal Air Force) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations; also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns in varying combinations

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Women workers at the Long Beach, Cali...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. C-47 transport planes. Why civilian tires must be conserved. Casings for the big landing wheels of C-47 transport planes in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Why civilian tires must be conserve...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s US industrial development, Second World War, US war production, indusry, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women assembly workers rivet a gusset to a plane wing rib at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women assembly workers rivet...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. A-20 attack bombers. A fast, hard-hitting new A-20 attack bomber is brought from a test hop to the flight line at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and Royal Air Force (RAF) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations--also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns

Production. A-20 attack bombers. A fast, hard-hitting new A-20 attack ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Why our warplanes hold together through the years of steady use, rough landings and anti-aircraft fire. These rivets cover but a small part of the surface of a mighty bomber produced at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Why our warplanes hold toget...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. A-20 attack bombers. A line of Douglas A-20 attack bombers, just off the assembly line at the Long Beach, California, plant is ready for test flights and delivery to the Army. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and Royal Air Force (RAF) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations--also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns

Production. A-20 attack bombers. A line of Douglas A-20 attack bombers...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Long Island Lighting Co., Long Beach, Long Island. Barrett station

Long Island Lighting Co., Long Beach, Long Island. Barrett station

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

5870-5874 Atlantic Avenue (Commercial Building), 5870-5874 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

5870-5874 Atlantic Avenue (Commercial Building), 5870-5874 Atlantic Av...

Significance: The Atlantic Theater was constructed in 1941-42, and the Hanson Building was erected in 1945-46. In 1946 the two structures were joined. The theater was designed by prominent Los Angeles architect... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly...

Significance: Building No. 3 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Roosevelt Base, Auditorium-Gymnasium, West Virginia Street between Richardson & Reeves Avenues, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Auditorium-Gymnasium, West Virginia Street between Ric...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Receiving & Storage Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Receiving & ...

Significance: Building No. 5 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Engineering Office Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Engineering Office Building...

Significance: Building No. 18 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS CA-37-12 Building/structure dates: 1844 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work National Regi... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Shed A, 700 Henry Ford Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Shed A, 700 Henry Ford A...

Significance: Ford Motor Company built the Long Beach Assembly Plant during 1929-1930 as one of six contemporaneous assembly plants constructed in the United States. The overall purpose of these plants was to ... More

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Shed A, 700 Henry Ford Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Shed A, 700 Henry Ford A...

Significance: Ford Motor Company built the Long Beach Assembly Plant during 1929-1930 as one of six contemporaneous assembly plants constructed in the United States. The overall purpose of these plants was to ... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Cafeteria, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Cafeteria, 3855 Lakewood Bo...

Significance: Building No. 8 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Cafeteria, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Cafeteria, 3855 Lakewood Bo...

Significance: Building No. 8 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Roosevelt Base, Officers' Club, Corner of Pennsylvania Street & Richardson Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Officers' Club, Corner of Pennsylvania Street & Richar...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage As...

Significance: Building No. 12 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage As...

Significance: Building No. 12 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Hangar, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Hangar, 3855 Lakew...

Significance: Building No. 15 is one 18 contributing building and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contribu... More

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Assembly Building, 700 Henry Ford Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Assembly Building, 700 H...

Significance: Ford Motor Company built the Long Beach Assembly Plant during 1929-1930 as one of six contemporaneous assembly plants constructed in the United States. The overall purpose of these plants was to ... More

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Assembly Building, 700 Henry Ford Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Assembly Building, 700 H...

Significance: Ford Motor Company built the Long Beach Assembly Plant during 1929-1930 as one of six contemporaneous assembly plants constructed in the United States. The overall purpose of these plants was to ... More

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Assembly Building, 700 Henry Ford Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Assembly Building, 700 H...

Significance: Ford Motor Company built the Long Beach Assembly Plant during 1929-1930 as one of six contemporaneous assembly plants constructed in the United States. The overall purpose of these plants was to ... More

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt Avenues, Maryland & West Virginia Streets, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Roosevelt Base, Administration & Brig Building, Bounded by Nevada & Colorado Streets, Reeves & Richardson Avenues, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Administration & Brig Building, Bounded by Nevada & Co...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Roosevelt Base, Administration & Brig Building, Bounded by Nevada & Colorado Streets, Reeves & Richardson Avenues, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Administration & Brig Building, Bounded by Nevada & Co...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, N.Y.

Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, N.Y.

Public domain photograph of hotel resort, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Long Beach, York, Maine - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Long Beach, York, Maine - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain photograph of Middle East, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Unidentified man and two women at Long Beach, New York

Unidentified man and two women at Long Beach, New York

Public domain photograph related to Arnold Genthe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Long Beach, California, Bathing Beauty Parade, 1927

Long Beach, California, Bathing Beauty Parade, 1927

J292961 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; M. F. Weaver; October 26, 1928. Copyright claimant's address: L[os] A[ngeles]. No. 6461-2.

Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Public domain photograph of aircraft engine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women are trained as engine mechanics in thorough Douglas training methods, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Women are trained as engine mechanics in thorough Douglas training met...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Women are trained to do precise and vital engine installation detail in Douglas Aircraft Company plants, Long Beach, Calif

Women are trained to do precise and vital engine installation detail i...

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Two assembly line workers at the Long Beach, Calif., plant of Douglas Aircraft Company enjoy a well-earned lunch period, Long Beach, Calif. Nacelle parts of a heavy bomber form the background

Two assembly line workers at the Long Beach, Calif., plant of Douglas ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Long Beach Junior Senior High School, Long Beach, Long Island. General exterior

Long Beach Junior Senior High School, Long Beach, Long Island. General...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Ready for another whack at the Axis. Assembly line workers enter the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Ready for another whack at t...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The upper power turret of a new B-17F heavy bomber, just produced at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft. Turrets like this have meant the finish of many Jap and Nazi flyers. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The upper power turret of a new B-17F...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A lower skin section is riveted to the wing of a B-17F heavy bomber by women workers in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model of the B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A lower skin section is riveted to th...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. New styles in feminine fashion are provided by ornaments made of lathe turnings from the metal salvage pile at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. New styles in feminine fashi...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. The flexible performance of C-47 transport plane is due to their 1200-horsepower radial engines and to three-blade variable pitch propellers. Picture taken at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across the oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. The flexible performance of C-47 tr...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The belly turret of the B-17F heavy bomber has stopped many Axis pilots. A gunner on this rotating cage controls the fire of two heavy caliber machine guns. This new ship is ready for delivery from the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The belly turret of the B-17F heavy b...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Assembly work on a B-17F heavy bomber is speeded by unobstructed working areas and adequate parts storage spaces at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model of the B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Assembly work on a B-17F heavy bomber...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women become skilled shop technicians after careful instruction in the school at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women become skilled shop te...

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. C-47 transport planes. These women mechanics at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company are learning some of the fine points of the mighty engines that power the C-47 transport plane. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across the oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. These women mechanics at the Long B...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Women install nacelles and wing members to the wing section of a B-17F heavy bomber in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model of the B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Women install nacelles and wing membe...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Two soldiers of the production lines at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The woman in the foreground works inside of a B-17F heavy bomber nacelle; the woman in the background moves spot-welded wing sheets. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model of the B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nice men and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Two soldiers of the production lines ...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. C-47 transport planes. Wing installation engine and tuneup are among the final operations in the building of C-47 transport planes in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Wing installation engine and tuneup...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Two girl workers in the Long Beach, California, plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company, put finishing touches on the bombardier nose section of a B-17F heavy bomber. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Two girl workers in the Long Beach, C...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Garage, 1910 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, California

Garage, 1910 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, California

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies category: Auto related. Purchase; John Margolies 2008 (DLC/PP-2008:109-4). Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America phot... More

Queen Mary ship, Long Beach, California

Queen Mary ship, Long Beach, California

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Roosevelt Base, Auditorium-Gymnasium, West Virginia Street between Richardson & Reeves Avenues, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Auditorium-Gymnasium, West Virginia Street between Ric...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Receiving & Storage Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Receiving & ...

Significance: Building No. 5 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Crane, 700 Henry Ford Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Ford Motor Company Long Beach Assembly Plant, Crane, 700 Henry Ford Av...

Significance: Ford Motor Company built the Long Beach Assembly Plant during 1929-1930 as one of six contemporaneous assembly plants constructed in the United States. The overall purpose of these plants was to ... More

Roosevelt Base, Dispensary, Corner of Colorado Street & Richardson Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Dispensary, Corner of Colorado Street & Richardson Ave...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 1 is one of 18 contributing buildings two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contribut... More

Roosevelt Base, Bounded by Ocean Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, Richardson Avenue, & Idaho Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Bounded by Ocean Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, Richa...

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Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Personnel Office Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Personnel Office Building, ...

Significance: Building No. 9 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS CA-37-12 Building/structure dates: 1844 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work National Regi... More

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS CA-37-12 Building/structure dates: 1844 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work National Regi... More

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS CA-37-12 Building/structure dates: 1844 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work National Regi... More

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Casa de los Cerritos, 4600 American Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS CA-37-12 Building/structure dates: 1844 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work National Regi... More

Roosevelt Base, Fire Station, Corner of Idaho Street & Reeves Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Fire Station, Corner of Idaho Street & Reeves Avenue, ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Shipping & Receiving Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Shipping & R...

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Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly...

Significance: Building No. 4 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly...

Significance: Building No. 4 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Roosevelt Base, Recreation & Bowling Alley, Corner of West Virginia Street & Richardson Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Recreation & Bowling Alley, Corner of West Virginia St...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area

Photographs of buildings in Los Angeles, California and the surroundin...

Photographs show chiefly buildings in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Specific sites in Los Angeles include 1000 Wilshire Building, 777 Tower at Citicorp Plaza, ABC Entertainment Center, Ahmanson Center T... More

Long Beach, California, Bathing Beauty Parade, 1927

Long Beach, California, Bathing Beauty Parade, 1927

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports team, group of people in uniform, sport event, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 2 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 2 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Roosevelt Base, Main Gate No. 1, Ocean Boulevard where Nevada & Maryland Street meet, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Main Gate No. 1, Ocean Boulevard where Nevada & Maryla...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roosevelt Base, Central Heating Plant, Corner of Colorado Street & Reeves Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Central Heating Plant, Corner of Colorado Street & Ree...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

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