The Californer - Long Beach Airport Releases Commemorative Poster Series Celebrating 100 Years of Service

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~ Long Beach Airport Celebrates 100 Years with Vintage-Style Posters

Long Beach, CA - As Long Beach Airport (LGB) marks its centennial year, the airport is releasing a series of four vintage-style posters to honor its past, present, and future. These posters are designed to serve as a timeless tribute to the airport's role in connecting the community to the world, driving economic growth, and inspiring pioneering aviators.

The first poster in the series, titled "Early Days of Aviation," captures the pioneering spirit of the early 1900s when Long Beach's sandy shoreline served as a runway. This era-defining poster showcases early aviator Earl S. Daugherty soaring through a serene blue sky in an early Curtiss Flyer Model D. Daugherty later played a crucial role in establishing LGB in 1923.

The second poster, "Historic Terminal," pays homage to LGB's iconic terminal building completed in 1941. Designed by architects William Horace Austin and Kenneth Smith Wing in Streamline Moderne style, this building is now a City-designated Historic Landmark. The poster features a silhouette of a Douglas DC-3 passenger plane reflecting in its runway-facing windows. The DC-3 was proudly manufactured by thousands in Long Beach.

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"Keep 'Em Flying," the third poster, highlights LGB's significant contributions during World War II as a major aircraft manufacturing hub. Women from all backgrounds became Rosie the Riveters and worked tirelessly at Douglas Aircraft Company to produce military aircraft vital to the war effort. The poster features a B-17 flying mid-flight.

The final poster, "Welcome to Long Beach," celebrates how LGB played an essential role in helping the city thrive during the mid-century Golden Age of Aviation. This era saw Long Beach's unique climate, tourism industry, and manufacturing sector flourish. The poster features a DC-3 flying above beach waves and an iconic skyline that includes the Villa Riviera, Breakers Hotel, and The Pike's Cyclone Racer rollercoaster.

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his excitement for the commemorative posters, stating, "These posters showcase how our beloved Long Beach Airport has played a vital role in connecting our community to the world and inspiring pioneering aviators over the past century."

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Airport Director Cynthia Guidry also shared her pride in LGB's rich history and its recognition as one of the best airports in the country. She stated, "At Long Beach Airport, we are committed to preserving our legacy while looking towards a bright future. These posters are a fun way to celebrate our past while honoring our present achievements."

The remaining three posters in the series will be unveiled on LGB's social media channels over the next three days before being available free of charge at the grand reopening and public open house of LGB's Historic Terminal on Saturday, July 27. The terminal recently underwent a major renovation and restoration.

In addition to celebrating its historic terminal's reopening, LGB is hosting a year-long centennial campaign with events and promotions to honor its rich aviation history, economic impact, and inspire future aviation professionals. This campaign also highlights lesser-known stories of women and people of color who contributed to making Southern California a global center for aviation and aerospace.

LGB's centennial is a testament to its profound connection with the local community and its enduring impact on the aviation industry. For more information about LGB's centennial celebrations, visit lgb.org/100th.

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