Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures - 15 Matching Results

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J.D. Lee signs Last B-36

Description: Photograph of J.D. Lee writing on the nose of the last B-36 at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas on December 18, 1953. The page he is signing reads,"Dear John Oh! how I hate to see you go" it has 11 columns of signatures.
Date: December 18, 1953
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Partner: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth

Main Front Entrance with New Sign

Description: Photograph of the main entrance to Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas in November 1953. A new sign is posted at the gate reading, "Entrance to this Defense Plant is Granted for Official Business Only". A guard points to the sign as an automobile enters the gate.
Date: November 2, 1953
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Partner: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth

Open House at Fort Worth

Description: This is an aerial view of three airplanes on a ramp at the Greater Southwest Airport, also referred to as the Amon Carter Field. This airport is located slightly south of the current location of the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW). The photograph was taken at the Greater Southwest Airport's grand opening.
Date: 1953
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Partner: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth

Swiwtchboard Operators

Description: Photograph of the switchboards at Convair. Operators are (L-R): Ida Aiton, Evelyn Roberts, and Mary McDaniel. They are wearing headsets and plugging in cables to connect telephone calls.
Date: June 22, 1953
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Partner: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth
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