Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. View of two motorized mobile guns of the Fortieth Division of the United States Army on display at the Los Angeles Automobile Show in front of the Pan-Pacific Auditorium (7600 West Beverly Boulevard, destroyed by fire in 1983). Army officers are positioned around each of the 2 guns. The auditorium was an example of streamline modern style architecture. Related to the article, "Auto Show Ends Today," 10 Nov. 1935: 15. Text from newspaper caption: Army Displays Motorized Warfare Equipment. This photo shows motorized warfare equipment of the Unites States Army on display at the Auto Show which will close tonight. The Army thus presents its method of quickly reaching a vulnerable point in the nation's defense, which officers say, is necessary in the event of an invasion. This exhibition has proved popular with show visitors. Text from negative sleeve: 2937. Army Equipment Exhibit at Auto Show. 11-9-35. [Stamped:] Nov 28 1935.
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Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10707 ark:/21198/zz002h9sn8
Subject
Arms & armament--American--California--Los Angeles Automobile shows--California--Los Angeles Art deco (Architecture)--California--Los Angeles Military officers--American--California--Los Angeles Pan Pacific Auditorium (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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