Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York Acclaims World Fliers, New York City --- Looking up Broadway during the ticker-tape reception accorded Howard Hughes and his four companions in recognition of their Round-The-World record-smashing flight. The dense crowd which lined both sides of the through fare has closed in behind the parade, while further ahead fresh showers of torn paper flutter down on the motorcade. 7(3/4)-15-38. Credit Line (ACME)."

People stand next to their cars parked in the "Masonic Caravan" at Hoover Dam in Boulder City, Nevada. Building materials, light fixtures, and sheds are scattered around the open floor area between the mountain walls. (Credit: Oakes Photo)

An overhead view of the near-fatal crash of Howard Hughes' XF-11 in Culver City, California.

Breaking ground for Hoover Dam Snackateria. Identified from left to right: "1. Blind man with shovel. 2. Unknown 3. Unknown 4. Corrine Johnson, 5. (First name unknown) Lee 6. Dorothy Dorothy."" [Identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84] Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Snackateria