ARLINGTON, Virginia - lo storico Terminal A (originariamente Terminal 1) presso l'Aeroporto Nazionale Ronald Reagan di Washington. Costruito nel 1941, questo edificio in stile Art Deco è stato il primo terminal passeggeri dell'aeroporto. Il suo design distintivo, caratterizzato da una cupola centrale e ali simmetriche, è stato conservato e rinnovato, offrendo ai visitatori uno sguardo sui primi giorni del viaggio aereo commerciale pur continuando a servire le moderne funzioni aeroportuali.
7626 x 5084 px | 64,6 x 43 cm | 25,4 x 16,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
5 agosto 2024
Ubicazione:
Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. Terminal A at Reagan National Airport, originally known as Terminal 1, stands as a testament to the golden age of aviation and the birth of commercial air travel in the United States. Completed in 1941, this historic structure was the first passenger terminal at what was then called Washington National Airport. The terminal's Art Deco design, typical of prestigious public buildings of the 1930s and early 1940s, features a distinctive central dome flanked by symmetrical wings. Large windows offer sweeping views of the Potomac River and the airfield, while the interior showcases period details such as terrazzo floors and streamlined metalwork. Terminal A played a crucial role in the development of air travel in the nation's capital. It was designed to handle the increasing passenger traffic of the pre-World War II era and continued to serve as the airport's main terminal for decades. The building's construction was part of a larger New Deal-era effort to modernize the nation's infrastructure, with involvement from agencies such as the Public Works Administration and the Civil Aeronautics Authority (predecessor to the FAA). In the 1990s, architect Cesar Pelli led a renovation of Terminal A that carefully preserved its historic character while updating it for modern use. Today, the terminal continues to serve passengers while also housing exhibits on the airport's history and early commercial aviation. The restored Historic Terminal A Lobby offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the atmosphere of mid-20th century air travel. The preservation of Terminal A amidst the more modern facilities at Reagan National underscores the importance of maintaining connections to aviation history. It serves as both a functional part of the airport and a museum-like space, educating travelers about the rapid evolution of air travel over the past eight decades.
