Object number:
2001.1.31
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
1954
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8.25 in, W: 10.5 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
The Tribune photo, dated July 30, 1954, has the following caption on the back: "Indicated on aerial photo above are the new runway and terminal areas planned in the $11,500,000 expansion of the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Shown in white and designated by arrow is the plot of underwater land off Bay farm Island needed to assure that planes will take off and land over water, avoiding built-up areas." The photo is taken from south of the airport, looking north to Alameda and Oakland. Port of Oakland property, the then present airport, the new runway, San Leandro Bay, Bay Farm Island and other cultural details are shown by markings.
Concepts:
runway; Port of Oakland; map
Places:
Bay Farm Island; Alameda, California; San Leandro Bay
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