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1983.10.8600.1
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Charles K. Hamilton and his Curtiss biplane, March 1910
Order an ImageIn March 1910, Charles Hamilton became the first person to fly an airplane in Seattle. He circled above enthusiastic onlookers at Meadows Race Track, located near present-day Boeing Field.
In this photo, pilot Charles Hamilton stands by his plane. It is a very early model, made of wood, metal, and cloth. It could carry only one person at a time--the pilot.
Webster & Stevens number: 15056
In this photo, pilot Charles Hamilton stands by his plane. It is a very early model, made of wood, metal, and cloth. It could carry only one person at a time--the pilot.
Webster & Stevens number: 15056
ID Number: 1983.10.8600.1
Date: 1910
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 5 x 7 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.8600.1
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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