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Crowd gathered to watch Lincoln Beachy and his dirigible above Guild's Lake at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon (AL+CA 1872)
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Government Building is in the background.
Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.
Handwritten on verso: Exhibits, Aerial - Lincoln Beachey.
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 "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; Spectators--Oregon--Portland
Subjects (LCSH): Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)
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