Westchester in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hangar #1

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Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

1. Hangar #1 Marker

Inscription. Mission Revival style. A symbol of the early aviation industry in Southern California. Built 1929. Gable and Wyant, architects. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 44, declared November 16, 1966, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

Erected 1966 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 33° 56.023′ N, 118° 23.062′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Westchester. It is on Douglas Street 0.2 miles north of Imperial Highway, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5701 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles CA 90045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Capt. Lou Lenart, USMC (Ret.) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tuskegee Airmen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eagle Squadrons (approx. 0.4 miles away); The American Volunteer Group (approx. 0.4 miles away); 49th Fighter Group (approx. 0.4 miles away); SV-5D Lifting Body (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Trans-Polar Air Route (approx. 1.2 miles away); Los Angeles International Airport (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Hangar #1. Hangar One was built in 1929 and was the first structure built on what was then known as Mines Field, a dirt landing strip in the middle of bean and barley fields. The building was constructed by the city and leased to the Curtiss Wright Flying Service. The hangar was used by Charles Lindbergh, and the German Graf Zeppelin was tied down near its doors during its stop in Los Angeles. In

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

2. Hangar #1 Marker

With a 1988 plaque honoring the first managing director Clifford W Henderson.

1930, an oiled decomposed granite runway and more hangars were built. On June 7, 1930, the facility was dedicated and renamed Los Angeles Municipal Airport. In 1933 and 1936, tens of thousands of spectators lined up near Hangar No. 1 to watch the National Air Races. Commercial passenger air service at Los Angeles Airport began in 1946.
A renovation of Hangar One in 1990 brought the building up to modern earthquake codes and restored its 1930s appearance.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Today, Hangar One is used for cargo, and not open to the public.

Additional keywords. Hangar One, Terminal One, Los Angeles International Airport, LAWA,

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

3. Hangar One

This view is from Douglas Street. The marker is inside the building - not open to the public.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 24, 2019

4. Hangar One

This view is from inside the airport.

Airport Dedication on June 7, 1930 image. Click for full size.

courtesy Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library, 1930

5. Airport Dedication on June 7, 1930

The Hangar One tower is visible in the background at far right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,172 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on January 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.