Name/Title
Aerial view of factory and rail yardEntry/Object ID
SHH 2001.484Description
Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Aerial view of factory, rail yard and nearby grounds, possibly in Willard Ohio. In center of image stands a water tower that reads ""Willard."" Next to water tower stand two tall smoke stacks that extend beyond visible portion of image. Snow covered ground. This image was taken to the right of images SHH 2001.481R- SHH 2001.483R.Collection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Steven KreitzAcquisition
Accession
SHH-OriginalSource or Donor
Seiberling HeirsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seiberling, Willard PenfieldRole
PhotographerDate made
1915 - 1921Notes
Medium: glass, silver gelatinDimensions
Height
3-1/4 inWidth
4-1/4 inGeneral Notes
Note
Willard Penfield Seiberling (1892-1981) was an avid and amateur photographer who developed his photographic interest while attending Princeton University. The Dark Room at Stan Hywet Hall was added to the floorplan during construction for his use. Willard is credited with most of the early images of Stan Hywet. Willard's interest in aeronautics is exemplified by meeting Orville and Wilbur Wright after their first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk. Willard may have been the first passenger aboard the first Goodyear blimp. He also participated in national and international free balloon races in 1921. Willard was manager of the Aeronautics Department of Goodyear from 1917 to 1921.
Wingfoot Lake Airship Base was built in 1917. Willard Penfield Seiberling was manager of the Aeronautics Department of Goodyear from 1917 to 1921.Created By
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July 28, 2021Updated By
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May 20, 2025