North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Roy Knabenshue
1876 - 1960
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
1. Roy Knabenshue Marker
America's first dirigible pilot, St. Louis MO, Oct. 24, 1904.
Father of Aerial Transportation.
Built first passenger dirigible in U.S.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 34° 11.415′ N, 118° 21.235′ 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 Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Located in Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10621 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Warren S. Eaton (here, next to this marker); Capt. Dale Black (here, next to this marker); Hilder Florentina Smith (here, next to this marker); Bobbi Trout (a few steps from this marker); 175th Anniversary of Air Transport (a few steps from this marker); Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps from this marker); Amelia Earhart (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Tournament Park, Pasadena.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
2. Roy Knabenshue Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
3. Portal of the Folded Wings
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
