# 49 LaGuardia Airport and Early New York Flight

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# 49 LaGuardia Airport and Early New York Flight

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Jan 17, 2009

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We embark on the tale of the birth of New York City flight -- featuring a Wright brother on Governor's Island, the site of a glue factory turned Brooklyn air strip, Queens' forgotten first airport, and finally to the pet project of mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
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Jan 17, 2009

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New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?

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