Republic Aviation Corporation Hangar, 1994
In 1994 the abandoned Republic Aviation Corporation plant was demolished. It looked nothing like it did below, circa 1953. Top photo from the collection of Guy LaMotta. I feel very bad about it, like the place has been desecrated. I spent a
Draftsmen at the American Aeronautical Corp. Plant, 1929
The plant was located on Manhasset Isle. Photo courtesy of of the Estate of Joseph J. Gaeta.
Republic Aviation Corp. Hangars, 1950s
Aerial view of Republic Aviation Corporation, located on Manhasset Isle in Port Washington from 1950 to 1958.
View of Hangars on Manhasset Isle, 1938
View of Manhasset Bay, in front of Pan American hangar on Manhasset Isle. Notice the flying boat that just landed! The hangar floors were absolutely without a grease spot on them anywhere, the docks and floats were freshly painted, and a
Aerial View of Tom’s Point on Manhasset Isle
Note the Republic Aviation Corporation manufacturing hangar, center, and Port's Town Dock, top center.
Savoia-Marchetti S-56 on Manhasset Isle
In front of the American Aeronautical Corporation hangar. Photo from the estate of Joseph Gaeta.