The black and white view of Howard Hughes surrounded by a crowd of people inside of City Hall in New York City, New York.

The black and white, portrait view of Howard Hughes standing on the outside steps of City Hall as he poses for pictures in New York City, New York.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes arriving at New York City Hall. 7/15/38."

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York Hails Hughes and His Companions, New York City - In the greatest reception since Lindbergh's, Howard Hughes and his four gallant companions paraded up Broadway July 15 almost smothered beneath New York's ticker tape accolade recognizing their record-smashing Round-The-World dash. This picture shows Hughes at City Hall as he paused only long enough for a glass of water. At right is his fellow Texan, Jesse Johes, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Credit Line (ACME) 7-15-38."

The view of Howard Hughes inside of City Hall after completing his Round The World flight.

'Compiled by C.D. Baker, Oct. 1, 1940.' Scale [ca. 1:11,400]. 1 in. to 950 ft. Cadastral map.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Hughes, Companions Welcomed at City Hall, New York City - In the greatest since Lindbergh's, Howard Hughes and his four gallant companions paraded up Broadway July 15 almost smothered by the accolade of ticker tape which fluttered down upon them from the skyscrapers. This picture was taken as the five record-smashing, Round-The-World fliers posed for photographers in front of City Hall. Credit Line (ACME) 7-15-38."