| Catalina by Air Contributor(s): Pedersen, Jeannine L. (Author), Catalina Island Museum (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738559369 ISBN-13: 9780738559360 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: For years, reaching the paradise destination of Santa Catalina Island, located miles out in the Pacific Ocean, was possible primarily by steamship. But as early as 1912, the first amphibious airplane landed in Avalon Bay, and the first air-passenger service was introduced in 1919. Seaplane service thrived on Catalina, and aircraft engine roars became a distinctive memory for many residents, along with the thrill of crossing the channel by plane and landing on the water. The aAirport in the Skya opened in 1946, with United Airlines operating DC-3s, followed by other airlines operating land-based planes. Today helicopters carry passengers across the San Pedro Channel in less than 15 minutes. This unique photographic history covers public air transportation to and from Southern Californiaas iconic island, featuring memories and stories from residents, visitors, and airline employees. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - History - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| LCCN: 2008921579 |
| Series: Images of Aviation |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.48" W x 9.26" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - West Coast |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For years, reaching the paradise destination of Santa Catalina Island, located miles out in the Pacific Ocean, was possible primarily by steamship. But as early as 1912, the first amphibious airplane landed in Avalon Bay, and the first air-passenger service was introduced in 1919. Seaplane service thrived on Catalina, and aircraft engine roars became a distinctive memory for many residents, along with the thrill of crossing the channel by plane and landing on the water. The Airport in the Sky opened in 1946, with United Airlines operating DC-3s, followed by other airlines operating land-based planes. Today helicopters carry passengers across the San Pedro Channel in less than 15 minutes. This unique photographic history covers public air transportation to and from Southern California s iconic island, featuring memories and stories from residents, visitors, and airline employees." |
Contributor Bio(s): Pedersen, Jeannine L.: - Author Jeannine L. Pedersen, the curator of the Catalina Island Museum, gathered more than 200 vintage photographs from the museum s extensive archives and from community members. The Catalina Island Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Catalina s unique and fascinating history. |