Astoria, Or had two of those hangers and burned one down yrs ago. Smoking with it full of stored hay. Newc
We’re in Sonoma, CA this week and I came across this ‘28 Chevy truck at a winery in business by the same family since 1858. During Prohibition the truck served duty in a pear orchard until it was eventually retired.
Could have been in front of my house. I always remember that coin changer on his belt. I’ll have a Strawberry Shortcake please.
My first thoughts about this hangar was that it was at NAS Lakehurst, N.J. and was where the Hindenburg was housed.
Perfect…highly desirable…. will bring top dollar with that last 235” 6 cylinder and cast iron Powerglide.
As much as history purest love these 1940’s blimp hangers they are a danger. Not sure on the condition of the salt impregnated Douglas Fir used in their construction for fire proofing but after 80 years not effective. I’m sure the termites were holding hands. No one was allowed near or in one. The last I was it was over 30 years for a car show on the concrete in front of on of them. They had their own rain from condensation. I believe Moffit Field in Sunnyvale is restoring the 3 they have. I’m sure it will take years to remove the one that burned. The second one belongs to the city of Irvine and they will never have the money to restore it for any practical use.
Close.... Tillamook, a little bit South of Astoria. The remaining one is (or was.... I heard rumors of it closing) home to the Tillamook Air Museum.
There is one remaining at Tillamook, Oreygun (I believe there were three originally), the last remaining one is (or was) home to the Tillamook Air Museum (very worthwhile to visit). The last one to meet it's maker burned in a similar fashion about 30-40 years ago. They do indeed "make" their own weather. One of them (before it burned) housed a complete Weyerhaeuser lumber and plywood mill. Just imagine 7 acres under one (clear span) roof! Amazing structures!
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