Douglas Park in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
October 17, 1941
Photographed By Kevin W., March 12, 2024
1. October 17, 1941 Marker
Erected 2007 by City of Long Beach.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1941.
Location. 33° 49.779′ N, 118° 8.708′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Douglas Park. Marker can be reached from McGowen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4150 McGowen Street, Long Beach CA 90808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seven Decades of Aircraft Production (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to Women of World War II Military Aircraft Production (a few steps from this marker); DC-10 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-9 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-8 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth G. Farrar (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William T. Gross Plaza (about 400 feet away); Worsham Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.
Also see . . . XB-19 Behemoth Flies Over Crowd at Long Beach Plant Dedication Ceremony. The original photograph used on the
this page online
Photographed By Kevin W., March 12, 2024
2. October 17, 1941 Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., March 13, 2024
3. Image from the Marker
The same image is posted on the front of nearby Hangar Food Hall. It is captioned,
LB-17 — New Blackout Plant, Douglas Aircraft Corporation, Long Beach, California.
Showing the giant Bomber B-19 in Flight
Photo by "Dick" Whittington
LB-17 — New Blackout Plant, Douglas Aircraft Corporation, Long Beach, California.
Showing the giant Bomber B-19 in Flight
Photo by "Dick" Whittington
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
