Name/Title
Observation balloonEntry/Object ID
SHH 96.396Description
Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Observation balloon flying up over wooden platform on ground with men standing around in groups. Landscape is rolling farmland and image appears to have been taken from the air.Photograph Details
Subject Place
Location
Goodyear Airdock, Wingfoot LakeTownship
SuffieldState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Margaret TramontineAcquisition
Accession
SHH-OriginalSource or Donor
Seiberling HeirsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seiberling, Willard PenfieldRole
PhotographerDate made
1917 - 1921Notes
Medium: glass, silver gelatinGeneral Notes
Note
This image is part of a long series of images taken of flying crafts, taken at Wingfoot Lake. Willard was manager of Goodyear's Aeronautics Department in 1915.Create Date
November 5, 1996Update Date
June 12, 2026