I found a couple of nice items at the dump this morning. I especially like the geometric frame, and the look of the title heading type. I might have to read this from the beginning.
Thanks for leaving a comment on the Zeppelin post! You are correct about the Empire State Building spire originally being designed as a mast to anchor the airships. Nobody considered the deboarding or boarding procedure involved which would have required a ROPE LADDER.
The other item most people are unaware of is that when the Graf Zeppelin made its voyages to the U.S., it had a very large swastika painted on the tail. Much effort was made to keep that image away from photographers so as not to offend the viewing public.
I too am fascinated with the lighter-than-air ships of the sky.
The 5th string is the string of death! See: "Literary Detective Details Sousa's Other Talent" at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11803777
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I found a couple of nice items at the dump this morning. I especially like the geometric frame, and the look of the title heading type. I might have to read this from the beginning.
How perfectly fascinating! What an incredible find!
ReplyDeleteLOL. You never cease to amaze! Dumpster Diving without a dumpster, and no diving required. Did you wear a mask?
ReplyDeleteThose are both really neat finds.
Thanks for leaving a comment on the Zeppelin post! You are correct about the Empire State Building spire originally being designed as a mast to anchor the airships. Nobody considered the deboarding or boarding procedure involved which would have required a ROPE LADDER.
ReplyDeleteThe other item most people are unaware of is that when the Graf Zeppelin made its voyages to the U.S., it had a very large swastika painted on the tail. Much effort was made to keep that image away from photographers so as not to offend the viewing public.
I too am fascinated with the lighter-than-air ships of the sky.
The 5th string is the string of death! See: "Literary Detective Details Sousa's Other Talent" at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11803777
ReplyDeleteWOW! I learn something new today. And I thought Sousa was just another musician. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI just came across this. . . make sure you read the comments.
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