California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960

Title Insurance and Trust and C.C. Pierce Photography Collection 1860-1960

Composite photograph of early-model airplanes, a dirigible, a hot-air balloon and bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910

Composite photograph of early-model airplanes, a dirigible, a hot-air balloon and bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910, detail 1

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Composite photograph of early-model airplanes, a dirigible, a hot-air balloon and bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910, detail 1

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Title Composite photograph of early-model airplanes, a dirigible, a hot-air balloon and bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910, detail 1

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Source California Historical Society (contributing entity), California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960 (collection)

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Identifier CHS-5600.2.tiff (filename), chs-c65-586 (legacy record id)

IIIF ID [Document.IIIFV3ID]

DM Record ID 586

Unique identifier UC115855

Legacy Identifier CHS-5600.2/CHS-5600.2.tiff

Type Image

Internet Media Type image/tiff

Resolution 17.0 in × 13.4 in at 300dpi
43.1 cm × 34.1 cm at 300dpi

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Title Composite photograph of early-model airplanes, a dirigible, a hot-air balloon and bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910

Inherited Title Composite photograph of early-model airplanes, a dirigible, a hot-air balloon and bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910 (title)

Description Composite photograph of early-model biplanes, a monoplane, a dirigible, and a hot-air balloon hovering above or flying by bleachers filled with spectators at the 1910 Dominguez Field Air Meet, January 1910. Most of the spectators have their head turned to the right, including people who are seated beyond the planes that are passing overhead. "All in the Examiner" is an advertisement that is painted on the hot-air balloon (at left). Flags are placed at intervals at the top of the bleachers. Caption reads: "Great Aviation Meet, L.A.".; "Following the Reims International Air Meet of 1909 (France) enthusiasm for aviation began to increase in the United States. At an aviation meet in St. Louis fellow enthusiasts discussed the possibility of holding an air meet in Los Angeles. This group, which included Charles Willard, Roy Knabenshue, and Glenn Curtiss, followed through on the proposed project and sent Dick Ferris to Los Angeles to make the preliminary contacts and finalize the plans for the proposed Air Meet. After arriving in Los Angeles Ferris met with various contacts and an International Air Meet was proposed which would include Louis Paulhan-a renowned French aviator. The location was selected, Dominguez Field, which was part of one of the original Spanish land grants-The Rancho San Pedro. Publicity was begun, grandstands were erected and an expanded passenger platform was constructed at the Pacific Electric Station located closest to the Air Meet site to accommodate the large number of spectators expected to attend the event. Dates for the Air Meet were agreed upon. Commencing on January 10th, 1910 and lasting ten days until January 20th the air meet would invite a variety of participants and would include not only aeroplanes but also hot air balloons and dirigibles. Cash prizes would be awarded to those participating in scheduled events, which would include altitude, speed, and endurance competitions." -- Peter Bergen (part 1 of 2).; "Over the ten-day period of the air meet spectators were thrilled by the performances of aviators Louis Paulhan, Glenn Curtiss, Charles Willard, and others. Paulhan was the 'star attraction' at the air meet. Invited by the organizers to participate, Paulhan brought with him to the event two Bleriot Monoplanes, Two Farman Biplanes, and an entourage, which included his wife and black poodle dog. At the air meet he set a new altitude record (4164 ft.), endurance record (64 miles in 1 hr. 49 mins. 40 secs.), and won $14,000 in prize money. Glenn Curtiss won two events-fastest speeds with a passenger (55 mph) and quickest start (6 2/5 secs. covering 98 ft.). Curtiss took home $6500 in prize money. Charles Willard was credited with the most accurate take off and landing skills for which he receive a prize totaling $250. Attendance at the air meet reached and surpassed all expectations. During the ten-day period of the air meet an estimated 226,000 spectators converged on Dominguez Field. Gate receipts for the event equaled over $137,500. The air meet was considered a phenomenal success and helped to alleviate a perceived economic drought in the Los Angeles area." -- Peter Bergen (part 2 of 2).

Subject Aeronautics (lcsh), Airplane racing (lcsh), Airplanes (lcsh), airport features (adlf), Airships (lcsh), Balloons (lcsh), Transportation -- Air -- Aviation Meets -- Dominguez Air Show -- 1910 (file heading)

Coverage Spatial California (states), Dominguez Hills (city or populated place), Los Angeles (city or populated place), Los Angeles (counties), USA (countries)

Coverage Temporal 1910-01

Inherited Subject Aeronautics (lcsh), Airplane racing (lcsh), Airplanes (lcsh), airport features (adlf), Airships (lcsh), Balloons (lcsh), Transportation -- Air -- Aviation Meets -- Dominguez Air Show -- 1910 (file heading)

Repository Email specol@lib.usc.edu

Repository Name USC Libraries Special Collections

Repository Location Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189

Rights Public Domain. Please credit both “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society” as the source. Digitally reproduced by the USC Digital Library.

Date Created 1910-01

Creator C.C. Pierce & Co. (photographer)

Publisher University of Southern California. Libraries (digital)

Type images

Format 4 photographs : photonegatives, photoprint, b&w ; 21 x 26 cm., 10 x 13 cm. (aacr2), negatives (photographic) (aat), photographic prints (aat), photographs (aat)

Copyright Public Domain. Please credit both “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society” as the source. Digitally reproduced by the USC Digital Library.

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