Print, Photographic

Habeger Family in front of 301 East L St., Benicia w/Nike Missle 1955

Habeger Family in front of 301 East L St., Benicia w/Nike Missle 1955

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2019.004.0001

Description

B/W Photograph - The Habeger Family in front of their home at 301 East L Street, Benicia in 1955. Mr. Richard Habeger constructed the model Nike Missile from wooden lath and butcher paper for the photograph which was included in the family's 1955 Christmas card. He was an avid, amateur photographer. [Family lore says that a security detail came by to "inspect" the contraption, which from a distance looked quite real.] Family members Mrs. Georgette Habeger, Steven Habeger, Kathleen Habeger, David Habeger and Richard Habeger. size: 8" x 10"

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1955