Originally Posted by SDF_Traveler (Post 14677754)

Sadly, I believe this is the terminal you are thinking of -- once upon a time ago, it was the Pan Am WorldPort.

Pan Am built the terminal in 1960 as a showcase for international jet travel and is known for it's "Flying Saucer" roof.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldport_%28Pan_Am%29

It is a piece of history, but sadly Terminal 3, which was once the Pan Am WorldPort will be destroyed. T3 is still in use by Delta Air Lines, is in need of upgrades, and just can't handle the passenger traffic.

It was operated by Pan Am until 1991 when they declared bankruptcy, at which point Delta Air Lines purchased the building.

Using the T3 US Customs & Immigrations facilities is like taking a step back in time.

Here's a pic of the terminal that I took:


Now, there is the old TWA terminal as well. This is being preserved and is also a piece of history.

This terminal has been designated an NYC Landmark and is being renovated so that it can be opened to the public again.

It was built around 1963 and was known as the Trans World Flight Center. From what I understand, it was always a TWA facility until TWA shutdown.

Here's a pic of the TWA Flight Center that I took from the JFK AirTrain

For those wanting to photograph history, from public airport property, I should note security guards and JFK AirTrain employees will harass you for taking pictures from the JFK AirTrain. Apparently taking a photo of this magnificent building IS a suspicious activity.


SDF_Traveler

Originally Posted by SDF_Traveler (Post 14654147)

You took that photo where? <gasp>

Up higher, I took this photo:

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q.../SFO-593_2.jpg

Originally Posted by bdschobel (Post 14666596)

I don't even own a camera, so there! :)

(Actually, my new BlackBerry has a camera buried within it, but I don't know how to use it yet.)

Originally Posted by Ken hAAmer (Post 14672311)

Or maybe you just need to get out more:

Originally Posted by N965VJ (Post 14685519)

I took these of the old terminal in PIT just a month before the new one opened in 1992. Do you recognize the eagle on the black marble?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...7/PIT92b-1.jpg


This was the inside. One part of the art deco floor inlays was preserved, and is underneath the airside escalators in the new terminal.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...bd7/PIT92a.jpg

Originally Posted by Ari (Post 14666070)

Check out the one for travel agents!:

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/po...elAgencies.asp

(sic.)

Originally Posted by FliesWay2Much (Post 14688398)

Like the Olympics?

I work in Montgomery County. The cops love to nail people for jaywalking right out in front of my building.

Originally Posted by FliesWay2Much (Post 14688398)

Like the Olympics?

I work in Montgomery County. The cops love to nail people for jaywalking right out in front of my building.

Originally Posted by N965VJ (Post 14685519)

I took these of the old terminal in PIT just a month before the new one opened in 1992. Do you recognize the eagle on the black marble?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...7/PIT92b-1.jpg

Originally Posted by Ari (Post 14690175)

The Montgomery County cops planted a mini-bottle of alcohol on my younger brother when he was underage. They offered him diversion (24 hours community service and a fine) but he opted to go to trial. About a month after the video of the stop was requested, the DA dropped the charge. Guess he watched the video before handing it over. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by DevilDog438 (Post 14692016)

IIRC, wasn't that the terminal that was used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when Indy and Henry Jones, Sr. board the Zeppelin?

ETA - apparently not...disregard, I don't know the reference.

Originally Posted by Frozentech (Post 14699438)

No, Indiana Jones used the admin building at the old Naval Station Treasure Island, CA.

Originally Posted by Foxhat (Post 14688226)

Great Pictures, had moved away from Pittsburgh before they built the new terminal. A lot of memories from the old one. I remember as a kid we used to be able to drive under the the main terminal and drop people off right at their gate. That was one beautiful old building, if not so functional as the new terminal.

Originally Posted by N965VJ (Post 14685519)

If that's the area I'm thinking of, there's some really cool bunkers from WWII there that I remember exploring when I was a kid. :cool:

Originally Posted by N1120A (Post 14527108)

I would call the local ACLU and/or a good civil rights lawyer and file suit.

Originally Posted by Dallas49er (Post 14730031)

(Sarcasm meter turned to full) Fabulous. The ACLU/call an attorney is always the answer. It's the new American Way. That's what makes America what it is today! (Sarcasm meter off).