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English: Lincoln Beachy and his dirigible launching from the Aeronautic Concourse at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Lincoln Beachy and his dirigible launching from the Aeronautic Concourse at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905
Description
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Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. 

Handwritten on verso: Exhibits,  Aerial: Lincoln Beachey and Plane.
Filed in: Box 1/1

Lincoln Beachey, an eighteen-year old balloon pilot, made nine ascents above the exposition grounds in 1905. He operated T.S. Baldwin's motor-driven blimps named "Angelus" and the "City of Portland." The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.

  • Subjects (LCTGM): Airships--Oregon--Portland
  • Subjects (LCSH): Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)
Depicted place Portland, Oregon
Date 1905
date QS:P571,+1905-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions height: 8 in (20.3 cm); width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,8U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,10U218593
institution QS:P195,Q219563
Current location
University of Washington: Special Collections
Accession number
1874
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English: Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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