Category Archives: Transportation

Final Cheers for Aviators

Posted on January 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  On the final day of the Aviation Meet, promoters staged a tableau of transportation that included an airplane and Ezra Meeker’s wagon, drawn by oxen.   In the twilight of the last day, balloonists set an altitude record of … Continue reading →

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The God of War Takes to the Air

Posted on January 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

Men on horseback watch Glenn Curtiss take off. A deputy on horseback acts as a judge on the race course, making sure that fliers go around one of the pylons. Aviation Week inspired several topical ads, including one for pianos, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Santa Fe Station

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

This postcard showing the Santa Fe railroad station, which was superseded by the opening of Union Station in 1939, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $4.95.

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Paulhan Sets Distance Record

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

"In his eagerness to get a view of one of the flying machines at Aviation Field, Charles Arnesavage leaned too far out of the rear of one of the Pacific Electric flyers on the way to the field and, overbalancing, … Continue reading →

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Remembering an Early Times Photographer

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Martin E. “M.E.” Rafert, Los Angeles Times The field at the Aviation Meet, Jan. 13, 1910. In going through The Times’ photos of the Aviation Meet, I discovered several with notations by Martin “M.E.” Rafert, a photographer for … Continue reading →

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Crowd Cheers Paulhan, Curtiss

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A Times photo shows the huge crowd at the Aviation Meet. Jan. 17, 1910: “One of the largest crowds ever assembled in one inclosure in Southern California saw the Sunday flights of the airships. “Over 50,000 people braved the … Continue reading →

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A Week of Aviation Triumphs

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1910: Even Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo is dreaming of airships. The Sunday Times features Arthur B. Dodge's artwork of Louis Paulhan's plane.   And Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale takes a lighthearted look at the week’s events. The Times … Continue reading →

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Airplane Craze

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 15, 1910: Louis Paulhan skims over the Los Angeles harbor in an early demonstration of the potential of air power.    "A panic was barely averted last night about 6 o'clock when a crowd got wedged in between two … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Flight

Posted on January 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Yes, everything runs on gasoline. Madame Paulhan climbs out of her husband's plane after making a trip. "Mon Dieu! How can I tell you? One floats away, one glides through the air, and that is all. How can I … Continue reading →

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Watts Streetcars Are Crowded and Dangerous

Posted on January 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

 “Wonder What the Wheat-Cake Artist Things About?" by Clare Briggs. Jan. 13, 1920: Although Los Angeles’ long-dismantled streetcar system has achieved sainthood, it was not always so beloved when people actually had to use it. “In the name of humanity, … Continue reading →

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The Conquest of the Air

Posted on January 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 13, 1910: Louis Paulhan sets an altitude record of  about 4,165 feet. It was impossible to be sure because Paulhan didn't note the setting on a borrowed barometer before he took off. The figure of 4,165 feet was calculated … Continue reading →

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Woman Blames Movie Violence for Attempt to Kill Family

Posted on January 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 12, 1910: Freed killer Alma Bell went to see a movie about a woman who stabs her boyfriend and attempts suicide. Afterward, she tried to shoot the family that had taken her in.  Nov. 17, 1909: Alma Bell is … Continue reading →

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Glenn Curtiss Makes First Flight in Western U.S.

Posted on January 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Glenn Curtiss makes the first flight in the western U.S., above and below. "It was an auspicious occasion and was the tonic needed to raise excitement to a high pitch. An aviator had actually flown his machine, and the … Continue reading →

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L.A. Ready to Take to the Air

Posted on January 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  An aerial view of Los Angeles. The Times publishes photos of the aviation grounds and members of the aviation committee. "Each of the big aviators are made headliners each day and will contest for one prize or another daily. … Continue reading →

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Curtiss Suggests Revised Course for Aviation Meet

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Jan. 8, 1910: Unfortunately, the main story on the Aviation Meet is so faint that it’s illegible. The sidebar discusses Glenn Curtiss’ proposed changes in the course and preparations for the balloon ascensions. A wagon load of iron … Continue reading →

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Pilots Assemble Planes for Aviation Meet

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Two views of the Gill-Dosh biplane at Dominguez Station.    3rd and Boylston streets, home of the Collins wireless station, via Google maps’ street view.   Jan. 7, 1910: Airplanes are being assembled at Dominguez Station for the Aviation … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 6, 1960

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Turn Me Down and I'll Spill Everything!” Stay-Away Record     Before the record book for the decade is closed, J. Barrington Farrington Arrington, who retired undefeated as a police reporter for the old Daily News and now gets his kicks … Continue reading →

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Food Poisoning Kills 9

Posted on January 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 5, 1910: A manly man car, built for a Russian prince. A clean, dainty electric for the ladies. “Any girl could learn to operate the Baker after 30 minutes’ instruction…. Moves like a drifting cloud.”   Jan. 5, 1910: … Continue reading →

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Aviator Not Worried About Wright Brothers’ Suit

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

Warren and Frank Eaton work on the Eaton-Twining monoplane at Chutes Park as Edgar S. Smith watches. Hillery Beachey and an assistant look over the Gill-Dosh biplane at the official Aviation Week garage, 7th and Los Angeles streets. Jan. 4, … Continue reading →

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City Council Leaves Office After Three Years

Posted on January 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Times profiles four airplanes that will take part in the upcoming Aviation Meet: the Curtiss and Farman biplanes and the Bleriot and Antoinette monoplanes. Jan. 2, 1910: The entire Los Angeles City Council leaves office after three years. I’m … Continue reading →

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