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[Fleetwing Aircraft Corporation]
During World War I, this site had the (Harriman) Merchant fleet shipyard.
1925: Huff, Daland aircraft purchase the site
1926: Bomber production
1927: it becomes Keystone Aircraft
1932: Plant closed until 1934. Fleetwings moved from NY to this site. Hall Aluminum rented part of building for the Hall Flying Boat
1940: Hall closed but Fleetwing continued, Henry Kaiser purchased Fleetwing
1947 it becomes Kaiser Metal Products. They continued until 1962. -
[Keystone Aircraft Corp. aerial photograph]
Note extra hangar added and ship ways brushed out by artist.
Stamped on back of photograph: "From the collection of Henry A. Liese." -
[Twin Engine Navy Patrol Flying Boat making first test flight passing Fleetwings, Inc. sea-plane ramp]
On back of photograph: "Plane Mfg. by Hall-Aluminum Aircraft Corp. Co. 1939."
Stamped on back of photograph: "From the collection of Henry A. Liese." -
[Postcard: The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and Grundy Museum]
On back of postcard reads: "The Museum overlooks the Delaware River and is considered an excellent example of the decor and furnishings of a fine Victorian residence. The Museum and Library are operated by the Trustees of The Grundy Foundation. Litho in U.S.A." -
[Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library entrance, Radcliffe Street level]
Note greenscape, which has been replaced by a large pavers.