| In the early days
of aviation, the San Francisco Bay Area was home to numerous airports.
Alameda had three airports, the San Francisco Airport was on an island,
and the Oakland Airport was a dirt strip next to the bay. |
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San Francisco Bay Airdrome
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Date: |
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November
6, 1937 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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The San Francisco Bay
Airdrome was located in Alameda near the entrance to the Posey Tube.
The airport was home to many air activities including airmail, passenger
service, corporate aircraft, and air races. It closed in 1941. |
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Number: |
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AAP-16-6 |
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Pan Am Seaplane Lagoon Alameda |
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Date: |
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April 1, 1935 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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The seaplane lagoon was
part of Benton Field, one of three airports in Alameda. The decommissioned
hulls of WW1 destroyers formed a seawall. Crowds would routinely
gather to watch the arrival and departure of the Pan Am Clippers. |
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Number: |
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AAP-2-4 |
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Oakland Municipal Airport
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Date: |
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About 1931 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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Oakland Airport was the
site of many historical moments in aviation. From a dirt landing
strip, OAK has grown to be a major regional airport. |
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Number: |
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APN-156 |
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Hamilton Field |
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Date: |
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November 3, 1933 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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Originally known as Marin
County Air Field, Hamilton served as a military airfield from 1932
to 1974. |
Number: |
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AAP-9-5 |
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San Francisco International
Airport |
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Date: |
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May 17, 2003 |
Photographer: |
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Staff |
Description: |
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This color vertical provides
a detailed look at SFO. |
Number: |
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KAVP8430-PP-1 |
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