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
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. Marker 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.
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
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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 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.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 24, 2019
2. Hangar #1 Marker
With a 1988 plaque honoring the first managing director Clifford W Henderson.
Additional keywords. Hangar One
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.
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 January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 67 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.
