Naval Hospital and Newport aerial view, 1941 Dec 22
Scope and Contents
Black and white 8x10 photograph of an aerial view of the Naval Hospital Newport and the surrounding area at an altitude of 3000 ft. Newport neighborhoods are visible as well including the Point and the Broadway area. Third Street and Farewell Street are clearly visible and the farmland separating the Naval Station from the City.
The reverse of photo identifies it as an official photo by the order of the Buureau of Aeronautics, and stamped by the U.S. Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, R.I. It also identifies the Local Neg, No. Quon X-194; Date 12-22-41; Subject: U.S. Naval Hospital, Newport RI.; Altitude - 3000 ft; View from West, Horiz. Dist. - 10,000 FT.; Lens - 12 inch; Time - 1203.
Dates
- Creation: 1941 Dec 22
Creator
- United States. Navy Department.. Bureau of Aeronautics (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Photographic Prints ; 8x10
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
General
Old Folder Title - Navy, Newport: Naval Hospital; Exterior
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository