North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
175th Anniversary of Air Transport
Nov. 21, 1783 - Nov. 21, 1958
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. 175th Anniversary of Air Transport Marker
In a Montgolfier balloon, 175 years ago, the Marquis d'Arlandes and Pilatre de Ozier of France, in the presence of United States ambassador Benjamin Franklin, first launched the era of successful air transport, taking off from the Chateau de la Muette, in Paris, and landing safely 25 minutes later, outside the city, having ascended 3000 feet and traveled some 5 miles… At Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 years later, the Wright Brothers, of America, achieved similar glory by launching the heavier-than-air age of air transport.
This plaque installed by the Brookins-Lahm-Wright Aeronautical Foundation, Inc., and the trustees of Valhalla Memorial Park on Nov. 21, 1958, in the presence of the Los Angeles consul of the republic of France, Charles de Gaulle, president. Eulogy: Federation Aeronautique Internationale, C. Kolff, past president.
Erected 1958 by Brookins-Lahm-Wright Aeronautical Foundation, and Valhalla Memorial Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 34° 11.416′ N, 118° 21.226′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victory
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portal of the Folded Wings (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Portal of the Folded Wings (here, next to this marker); Amelia Earhart (here, next to this marker); Hilder Florentina Smith (a few steps from this marker); Col. Warren S. Eaton (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Dale Black (a few steps from this marker); Roy Knabenshue (a few steps from this marker); Bobbi Trout (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. 175th Anniversary of Air Transport Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. Portal of the Folded Wings
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
