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New York New York hotel and casino reflected in water, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-11-08
Archival Collection
Description
Incorporating iconic New York symbolism with commercial architecture, the New York New York hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip presents an "only in Vegas" tourist attraction complete with a Statue of Liberty replica, seen here reflected in the water surrounding the feature. Coins tossed in by tourists provide the star affect.
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat and spectators in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
The Hughes Flying Boat in Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947. A small boat, crowded with people, is seen in the harbor nearby. Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.)
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Photograph of Howard Hughes under the propeller of his DC-3, April, 1947
Date
1947-04
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes under the propeller of his Douglas DC-3 aircraft. The photo was taken right before or after his first flight since the nearly fatal XF-11 crash in 1946.
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Parish Hall construction days: photographic print
Date
1948-21
Archival Collection
Description
From the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Photograph Collection (PH-00152) -- The date on the back reads, "Spring of 1948."
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Dedication of Parish Hall on a Sunday: photographic print
Date
1952-05-07
Archival Collection
Description
From the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Photograph Collection (PH-00152) -- The date on the back reads, "May 23rd, 1948."
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Photograph of Howard Hughes in the cockpit of the first XF-11, Culver City, California, 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his XF-11 before its first test flight.
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Aerial photograph of Hughes Flying Boat ready for tests, Terminal Island, California, October 13, 1946
Date
1946-10-13
Archival Collection
Description
Press Release attached to photo: "HUGHES HERCULES READY FOR TESTS. LONG BEACH, CAL. An aerial view shows Howard Hughes' giant plywood seaplane Hercules ready for taxi tests at Long Beach. The initial flight of the plane, which cost $20,000,000 and will seat 700 persons, will not be attempted until early in 1947. ACME 10/13/46." Los Angeles Harbor, Terminal Island are now known as Long Beach.
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Photograph of the Hughes Flying Boat floating in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
The Hughes Flying Boat at Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor, November 2, 1947. Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.)
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat, Long Beach, California, November 02, 1947
Date
1947-11-02
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Howard Hughes inside and at the controls of the Spruce Goose in Long Beach, California.
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