File ID f011p0154
Date.Digital2002-05-05
Date.Original1910-06-11
DescriptionOn June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just as the balloon lifted off. Sandbags used for ballast, a drag rope, and an anchor are attached to the balloon basket. The Lion Gates are just visible on the left.
SourcePhotograph, condition is very poor, crack through middle, tape on left side, very dirty and stained, 6.59" by 4.76"
SubjectLion Gates (University City, Mo.)
SubjectUniversity City (Mo.)--Pictorial Works
SubjectHoerner, Julia
SubjectBerry, John, Captain
Subject.KeywordPeople--Missouri--University City
Subject.KeywordBalloons
Subject.KeywordBalloonists
TitleJulia Hoerner with Captain John Berry in the balloon "University City," 1910


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