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Mitchell Airport
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Control tower and entrance to the new Howell Street passenger terminal at General Mitchell Field shortly before its formal opening in July 1955. The Milwaukee airport, originally known as Milwaukee County Airport, was renamed in 1941 to honor General Billy Mitchell who grew up in Milwaukee. In 1955, the year in which this photograph was taken, Mitchell Field handled an estimated 500,000 passengers. In 1986, the airport was renamed General Mitchell International Airport.
June 18, 1955
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
|---|---|
| Date Created | June 18, 1955 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 36 x 28 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 524 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Milwaukee's Air Terminal
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Night view of the air terminal at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the foreground is the wing and propeller of a large airplane.
