Porcelli. The acclaimed Images of America series is the go-to collection for classic Americana, examining various locations, events, and monuments across the country. This edition turns its attention to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York.
Construction on the Floyd Bennett Field — named posthumously after a Brooklyn native, Navy pilot, and Medal of Honor Winner — began on October 29, 1929, the day of the infamous stock market crash. This was perhaps an ominous sign of things to come as, despite the initial need for an air field in New York and the numerous record-breaking flights it showcased, the facility was not close enough to Manhattan and became a commercial failure. 128 pages, 230 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.
Construction on the Floyd Bennett Field — named posthumously after a Brooklyn native, Navy pilot, and Medal of Honor Winner — began on October 29, 1929, the day of the infamous stock market crash. This was perhaps an ominous sign of things to come as, despite the initial need for an air field in New York and the numerous record-breaking flights it showcased, the facility was not close enough to Manhattan and became a commercial failure. 128 pages, 230 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.