1929 Poster Stamp for "National Air Races Cleveland Aug. 24-Sept. 2" *

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View 1929 Poster Stamp for "National Air Races Cleveland Aug. 24-Sept. 2" * with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. In 1929, Cleveland hosted the National Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition. The Cleveland Airport was the first municipally owned in the country. More than a dozen new hangars and support buildings were either complete or under construction.   Description:  This  1929 Poster Stamp is for "National Air Races Cleveland Aug. 24-Sept. 2".   In 1929, Cleveland hosted the National Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition. The Cleveland Airport was the first municipally owned in the country. It was large enough to host the races on the west end of the airfield without interrupting normal commercial traffic at the east end.   A state- of -the -art passenger terminal building had just been opened, complete with beautiful landscaping. More than a dozen new hangars and support buildings were either complete or under construction. Th e Aeronautical Exposition was held in the new $10 million Public Hall in downtown Cleveland. No less than 250 exhibits displayed $3 million in aircraft, motors and accessories. Musical extravaganzas were offered each day and evening. B oeing Aircraft Company sent its newest tri-motor Transport, the Model 80 prior to its entrance into airline service . Measures  1-1/2" W x 2" H.  Condition: Edges and corners are slightly worn.  Very Good condition.      Items are shipped out every Monday morning.   Like what you see? Check out my  eBay store! ! 09/2025 Nancy Category: Stamps › Specialty Philately › Cinderellas.

Country of Origin

United States

Year of Issue

1929

Region

United States