Aerial views of the September, 1922 Reading Fair showing oval-shaped horse racing track and audience stands. Buildings include the Poultry Building, Cattle Stable, Cooling Barn, and Manufacturers' Exhibit. Also visible are tents, railroad tracks, a Ferris wheel, houses, parked automobiles, and signage for "Burdan's Ice Cream." Muhlenberg Twp. Bldg. at 210 George St. is visible. Historical Society of Berks County in Reading, Pa. has a 3 ft. x 5 ft. print of negative 2771. Views are northwest to southeast. Probably taken September 12-16, 1922., Negative numbers: 2770, 2771., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1922
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2770 & 2771]
Aerial views of the Trenton Fair circa 1922, showing oval-shaped horse racing track and audience stands, and many buildings, including the Manufacturers & Merchants Building, Dairy Cattle, Coliseum, and Auto Exhibit. Also visible are tents, railroad tracks, a Ferris wheel, houses, and parked automobiles., Negative numbers: 2794, 2796, 2797, 2799, 2800, 2810., Record updated with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
ca. 1922
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2794; P.8990.2796; P.8990.2797; P.8990.2799; P.8990.2800; P.8990.2810]
Aerial views of Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, in 1926 as it is being prepared for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. A stage is being constructed at one end of the field and a few people are in the stands. Broad Street and other areas of the exposition site are also visible. Stadium was designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia., Negative numbers: 6105, 6276, 6287, 6291.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1926
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6105; P.8990.6276; P.8990.6287; P8990.6291]
Aerial views of Catholic mass held at Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, in October, 1926 as part of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. Crowds are gathered inside and outside the stadium and a blimp flies overhead. Broad Street, trolley station and other exposition buildings are also visible. Stadium was designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia., Negative numbers: 6616-6622.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1926
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6616-6622]
