Digital Collection
2020.023.003

Print, Photographic

One sepia-toned photograph of the start of a balloon race at Ford Airport in Dearborn on October 3, 1925. The photo shows a grassy field, scattered spectators, and a line of parked cars in the foreground. Five balloons can be seen at low elevations in the background. Signs are hanging from sides of each of the balloons with large text that reads "Detroit News Trophy Race." Handwritten pen text on the verso reads "Detroit, 10/3/25."

Date
1925
Collection
Print Size
5.375" x 3.375"
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