Images of Grand Central Airport
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Grand Central Airport and its collection
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The Grand Central Airport, also known as the Grand Central Air Terminal (GCAT), played a significant role in the development of American aviation. It was a major facility for the growing suburb of Los Angeles in the 1920s. This historical significance makes it an interesting site for tourists interested in aviation history.
Preserved Structures at Grand Central Airport
The terminal of the Grand Central Airport was built in 1928 and is still standing today. It has been owned by The Walt Disney Company since 1997 and is part of its Grand Central Creative Campus (GC3). Additionally, three hangars from the original airport still exist. These preserved structures offer tourists a glimpse into the past and the early days of aviation.
Notable Figures Associated with Grand Central Airport
Several American aviation pioneers and personalities are associated with the Grand Central Airport. These include Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Laura Ingalls, Thomas Benton Slate, Howard Hughes, Jack Northrop, William Edward Boeing, and C. C. Moseley. The association of these notable figures with the airport adds to its historical significance and appeal for tourists.
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