2001.1.44

22-Dec-59
7.5 in HIGH x 11.5 in WIDE
(19.05 cm HIGH x 29.21 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
2001.1.44


The Tribune photo, dated December 22, 1959, has the following caption on the back: "THE FUTURE--This is an artist's drawing of the $4,750,000 passenger terminal planned at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Curved building in foreground is for ticketing and baggage. Finger leading to field from main terminal will have 10 gates for loading airplanes. Control tower (in center) has cocktail lounge high in sky with view of airport and Bay. The parking lot to accomodate 750 autos will cost an additional $150,000."

Used: Oakland Tribune

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