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The Tribune photo, dated July 4, 1957, has the following caption on the back: "ON TARGET -- First helicopter sets down at the Port of Oakland's new Jack London Square heliport with circle "H" to direct landings of shuttle service from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. In the background is the firehouse on Broadway." An aerial view of the heliport taken from low elevation, showing a small helicopter on the ground near the "H," at the foot of Broadway and Jack London Square. The firehouse is at upper cneter. A fireboat is at the ready in a slip on the Estuary.

Used: Oakland Tribune