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Long Beach Airport reopens historic terminal after major renovation
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Mayor Rex Richardson | City of Long Beach Official website

Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) today celebrated the reopening of its Historic Terminal building, which has been closed for more than a year for a seismic retrofit and meticulous restoration of the building’s classic 1941 design elements.

“Today, we mark the revival of one of Long Beach’s most cherished landmarks,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “This project—which uncovered classic building features, unseen by the public in decades—ensures that our beloved Historic Terminal will continue to be a source of pride and enjoyment for generations to come.”

The reopening celebration included a 1940s-themed public open house with live entertainment, swing dancing, children’s activities, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and guided tours of the Historic Terminal, which is a City-designated Historic Landmark. Designed by renowned architects William Horace Austin and Kenneth Smith Wing, the building is easily recognized for its iconic Streamline Moderne style.

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The Historic Terminal is also known for its original 1.6 million-tile mosaic masterwork by artist Grace Clements, who captured the unique times and culture of Long Beach in what is now one of the best surviving examples of Work Projects Administration (also known as Works Progress or WPA) projects nationwide. Three of the nine total mosaic vignettes were covered over and not seen for decades until being restored as part of this latest restoration effort, including the vignette of a propeller plane that was officially uncovered with a ceremonial unveiling during the open house.

Highlights of the project include seismic retrofits; restoration of the iconic west entrance, which has been closed for decades; new west bay windows; preservation of the building’s iconic wall clock and original signage; uncovering of the full floor mosaic; updated restrooms; ongoing conversion of the former ticketing area into space for rental car services; and other improvements. Some finishing touches remain underway.

“The Historic Terminal's striking architecture and masterpiece floor mosaic are timeless works of art that mirror the timelessness of our Airport,” said Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr. “Honoring our past while embracing the future ensures that the oldest municipal airport in California retains that title for another century or more.”

“This Historic Terminal project is a testament to Long Beach’s dedication to preserving its history while also lifting us up to new heights,” said Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw. “I’m delighted that this architectural icon will be enjoyed for decades to come.”

With the renovation now complete, the City will apply for inclusion on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, which is the nation’s official list of historic properties worthy of preservation.

The $17.8 million project builds on other recent improvements at Long Beach Airport that are part of Phase II – Terminal Area Improvements Program designed by Corgan and constructed by Swinerton to streamline travel from curb to gate. The restoration comes as Long Beach Airport—the oldest municipal airport in California—celebrates its 100th anniversary.

“After a century of service, Long Beach Airport is committed to preserving our rich aviation history while also maintaining modern standards,” said Airport Director Cynthia Guidry. “Our Historic Terminal is the crown jewel of our campus, and I’m so proud to see it restored to its former glory.”

Situated between Los Angeles and Orange counties, Long Beach Airport provides a stress-free journey and first-class customer experience. Recently named among Condé Nast Traveler magazine's Top Ten airports in America for two consecutive years, LGB currently offers nonstop service to 24 destinations nationwide.

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Long Beach is nestled along Southern California's coast with approximately 466,000 residents. As an award-winning full-service charter city offering metropolitan amenities alongside diverse neighborhoods and culture, it boasts attractions like Queen Mary, Aquarium of Pacifica, Long Beach Convention Center, Port Of Long Beach among others.

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