This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes The San Fernando Airport Industrial Park was located at 12910 Foothill Blvd and at the time of this exposition, was a brand new airport development of 600 acres. Representatives to the exposition were hoping to attract new industry by touting the accessibility of the development to all parts of the Valley, Greater Los Angeles and freeways. The San Fernando Business Center has since been built over the former site of the San Fernando Airport Industrial Park. Photograph caption dated April 14, 1958 reads, "Gov. Averell Harriman takes look at Valley exhibit on display at New York City's National Industrial Development Exposition. Representing San Fernando Airport Industrial Park are F. Patrick Burns and N. S. Ridgway. Exhibit urges industry to locate here."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Harriman, W. Averell--(William Averell),--1891-1986 San Fernando Airport Industrial Park (San Fernando, Calif.) National Industrial Development Exposition (New York, N.Y.) New York Coliseum (New York, N. Y.) Industrial Association of the San Fernando Valley Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Governors--New York (State) Businessmen--New York (State)--New York Men--New York (State)--New York Convention facilities--New York (State)--New York Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York Wall maps--New York (State)--New York New York (N.Y.) Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
