Aerial views of Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, under construction in 1925 in preparation for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exhibition the following year. Designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Broad Street and the Delaware River are also visible. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia. The stadium was demolished in 1992., Negative numbers: 4826a, 4826b, 4828a, 4829a, 4831, 5214, 5406-5409, 5413.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1925-1926
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.4826a; P.8990.4826b; P.8990.4828a; P.8990.4829a; P.8990.4831; P.8990.5406-5409; P8990.5213; P.8990.5214]
Aerial view of an opening event at Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, on May 1, 1926. People gathered on the field and in the stands, though seats are mostly empty. Stadium was designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia., Negative numbers: 5813., Manuscript note on negative sleeve: Stadium - Opening of Bay Week, May 1, 1926.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1926
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.5813]
Aerial view of the reception honoring Charles Lindbergh at Municipal Stadium, later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium, in 1927. Lindbergh's nationwide tour celebrated his successful first trans-Atlantic flight. People seated in the stands. Area immediately surrounding the stadium is also visible. Stadium was designed by the Philadelphia firm Simon & Simon. Located at 3601 Broad Street in South Philadelphia., Negative numbers: 7928.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1927
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.7928]
Vertical views of the area of South Philadelphia roughly bounded by Packer Avenue to the north, the Naval Shipyard to the south, 26th Street to the west and the Delaware River to the east. Municipal Stadium (later known as John F. Kennedy Stadium) is visible. Naval vessels can be seen in the harbor and portions of the oil refineries near the Schuylkill River are also visible. View is from a high altitude., Negative numbers: 12413n, 12414n.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
ca. 1930
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.12413n; P.8990.12414n]
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]
