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Naval Hospital and Newport aerial photograph

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSC385_25_07_4801

Dates

  • Creation: 1941 Dec 22

Summary

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 also 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.

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