Los Angeles Air Meet | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Los Angeles Air Meet

Los Angeles Air Meet | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
The grandstand at the Los Angeles Aviation Meet, the first international aviation event held in the United States. The plane on the ground near the center is the British-built Farman flown by Louis Paulham. Although several planes were present at Los Angeles, only Glenn Curtiss and Paulham were able to get into the air. Arthur P. Warner, Wisconsin's first aviator, attended the event and served as timer.
DESCRIPTION
The grandstand at the Los Angeles Aviation Meet, the first international aviation event held in the United States. The plane on the ground near the center is the British-built Farman flown by Louis Paulham. Although several planes were present at Los Angeles, only Glenn Curtiss and Paulham were able to get into the air. Arthur P. Warner, Wisconsin's first aviator, attended the event and served as timer.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:11806
Creation Date: 01 1910
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Los Angeles
County:
State:California
Collection Name:Arthur Pratt Warner papers, circa 1906-1958
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 3053
Original Dimensions:4 x 2.25 inches
SUBJECTS
Fields (Agriculture)
Trees
Crowds
Outdoor photography
Air shows
Attractions
Airplanes
Sports facilities

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