The Spruce Goose Takes Flight
It was its first and last flight. Howard Hughes piloted the 200-ton “Spruce Goose” to lift off. He flew the “flying boat” 70 feet above water for a mile on November 2, 1947. The $23 million dollar beast made of wood and with a wingspan longer than a football field was six times larger than any other plane in existence at the time.
First Locomotive
The first passenger steam locomotive operated in northeast England and made its maiden voyage ... more
A Moment in Time: 1954 Skyscraper Wedding
A Moment In Time: It was a traditional event held in an unusual setting in Denver, Colorado. ... more
