"First Around the World" Globe - Long Beach, CA
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N 33° 49.674 W 118° 08.784
11S E 393916 N 3743665
One of many historical markers on the former Douglas Aircraft Company headquarters complex in Long Beach, California.
Waymark Code: WM153MF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2021
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The plaque says, "The ‘First Around the World’ globe reflects the Douglas Aircraft motto established after the historic around the world flight of 1924. The globe is a bronze recreation of the original that was installed at the entrance to the Douglas Aircraft Plant (opened in 1941) on Lakewood Boulevard. The Globe is eight feet in diameter and weighs 6,045 pounds. The Douglas Park signage, hardscape materials and colors recall the globe's original installation. The dates on each side of the pedestal represent the Douglas Aircraft Plant historical milestone."
Group that erected the marker: Douglas Heritage Group.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Long Beach, CA, USA.
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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