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Image Not Available for The airship Hindenburg was completely destroyed in an explosion whilst attempting to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey. This photo shows the Hindenburg being greeted after the first New York to Frankfurt flight.
The airship Hindenburg was completely destroyed in an explosion whilst attempting to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey. This photo shows the Hindenburg being greeted after the first New York to Frankfurt flight.
Image Not Available for The airship Hindenburg was completely destroyed in an explosion whilst attempting to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey. This photo shows the Hindenburg being greeted after the first New York to Frankfurt flight.

The airship Hindenburg was completely destroyed in an explosion whilst attempting to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey. This photo shows the Hindenburg being greeted after the first New York to Frankfurt flight.

Creator Presse-Photo
DateMay 7, 1937
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13.1 x 17.4 cm (5 3/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/1088
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Six month old American baby boy, Alan Kerr Whiteleather (shown with his mother) will be the world's youngest passenger on the Hindenburg's next flight from Frankfurt to Lakehurst June 19, 1936.
Six month old American baby boy, Alan Kerr Whiteleather (shown with his mother) will be the world's youngest passenger on the Hindenburg's next flight from Frankfurt to Lakehurst June 19, 1936.
P. Roth
June 8 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for Helium is brought by special tanker for the arrival of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
Helium is brought by special tanker for the arrival of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
Associated Press of Berlin
1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for The new German airship "Hindenburg" flys over Cologne as it begins its first journey to South America.
The new German airship "Hindenburg" flys over Cologne as it begins its first journey to South America.
Presse-Photo
March 31 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for Germany's Aerial Gate to the World Inaugurated. The airship "Hindenburg" cruises over the Frankfurt on Main Airdrome, a combined Zeppelin and airplane Harbour.
Germany's Aerial Gate to the World Inaugurated. The airship "Hindenburg" cruises over the Frankfurt on Main Airdrome, a combined Zeppelin and airplane Harbour.
Associated Press of Berlin
1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for A portable sewing machine. This photo shows a new travelling sewing machine with a case, which the diligent housewife or employed woman can take with her.
A portable sewing machine. This photo shows a new travelling sewing machine with a case, which the diligent housewife or employed woman can take with her.
Presse-Photo
August 25, 1937
Photograph
Max Schmeling returns home: Schmeling, who defeated Joe Louis, "The Brown Bomber", receives a rapturous reception upon his arrival in the hindenburg in Frankfurt.
Max Schmeling returns home: Schmeling, who defeated Joe Louis, "The Brown Bomber", receives a rapturous reception upon his arrival in the hindenburg in Frankfurt.
Associated Press of Berlin
1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for Construction of the Rhein-Main Airport and Airship Base near Frankfurt, Germany. This picture shows the shell of the western gate of the huge zeppelin hall.
Construction of the Rhein-Main Airport and Airship Base near Frankfurt, Germany. This picture shows the shell of the western gate of the huge zeppelin hall.
Göllner
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This picture shows the airship in different construction stages at the same time. From the left to the middle only the skelton is ready, followed by the section that is already covered.
This picture shows the airship in different construction stages at the same time. From the left to the middle only the skelton is ready, followed by the section that is already covered.
Presse-Photo
c. 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for "Gas Causalities". Pictures show what happens at a first aid post in Fulham to persons contaminated by exposure to blister gas, Photo shows them receiving eye treatment.
"Gas Causalities". Pictures show what happens at a first aid post in Fulham to persons contaminated by exposure to blister gas, Photo shows them receiving eye treatment.
Fox Photos
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Learning the lessons: One should not put raw fruit in water. This demonstration shows the jar with the raw fruit on the right. The jar on the left shows the fruit in water has expanded because of the gastric juices.
Learning the lessons: One should not put raw fruit in water. This demonstration shows the jar with the raw fruit on the right. The jar on the left shows the fruit in water has expanded because of the gastric juices.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Romantic evening view of The Delaware River Bridge (now known as The Benjamin Franklin Bridge) is a suspension bridge across the Delaware River connect Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey.
Romantic evening view of The Delaware River Bridge (now known as The Benjamin Franklin Bridge) is a suspension bridge across the Delaware River connect Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A new German airship, LZ 130, is under contruction at Friedrichshafen, Germany. Nearly 125 meters or half of the skeleton of the new airship is constructed in metal.
A new German airship, LZ 130, is under contruction at Friedrichshafen, Germany. Nearly 125 meters or half of the skeleton of the new airship is constructed in metal.
Presse-Photo
October 19 1936
Photograph
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