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Aerial of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aerial of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aerial of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aerial of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dateca. 1955
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions7 1/16 × 9 11/16 in. (17.9 × 24.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy
Object numberPA1982.180.005.B
DescriptionThis image an aerial photograph depicting a portion of downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Numerous buildings, homes, roads, and bits of greenery can be seen dotted throughout the photograph. In the far background, a portion of the Rio Grande River is visible. The river enters the frame on the right side and disappears into the background. The Bosque Forest lines the river on both sides. As this photograph was taken from an airplane, a portion of the wing's support beam can be seen in the top left corner of the image.
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