Dübendorf Airfield, Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, 1910
This 1910 photograph captures an outdoor gathering at the Dübendorf Airfield in Zurich, Switzerland, during the Gordon Bennett balloon race. Dressed in early 20th-century formal attire, a group of spectators observes large hot air balloons, while hills and trees provide a scenic backdrop, highlighting the era's enthusiasm for ballooning.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Schoch Frigyes
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This 1910 photograph captures an outdoor gathering at the Dübendorf Airfield in Zurich, Switzerland, during the Gordon Bennett balloon race. Dressed in early 20th-century formal attire, a group of spectators observes large hot air balloons, while hills and trees provide a scenic backdrop, highlighting the era's enthusiasm for ballooning.
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Dübendorf Airfield, Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, 1910
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Dübendorf repülőtere, Gordon Bennett léggömbverseny.
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This 1910 photograph captures an outdoor gathering at the Dübendorf Airfield in Zurich, Switzerland, during the Gordon Bennett balloon race. Dressed in early 20th-century formal attire, a group of spectators observes large hot air balloons, while hills and trees provide a scenic backdrop, highlighting the era's enthusiasm for ballooning.
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1910
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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1
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import
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Schoch Frigyes
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Dübendorf Airfield, Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, 1910
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This 1910 photograph captures an outdoor gathering at the Dübendorf Airfield in Zurich, Switzerland, during the Gordon Bennett balloon race. Dressed in early 20th-century formal attire, a group of spectators observes large hot air balloons, while hills and trees provide a scenic backdrop, highlighting the era's enthusiasm for ballooning.
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early 20th century events
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spectator culture
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aviation history
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ballooning
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Gordon Bennett
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Dübendorf
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early 20th century
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spectators
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hot air balloons
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outdoor event
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hot air ballooning
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outdoor gatherings
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The image is a historical black-and-white photograph depicting a gathering at an outdoor event, likely related to hot air ballooning.
In the foreground, a group of four people stands prominently. They are dressed in formal attire characteristic of the early 20th century. The men are wearing dark suits with bow ties, and the women are dressed in long, dark dresses paired with wide-brimmed hats. The area around them is sandy, suggesting a temporary gathering space, possibly at a fair or festival.
Behind this group, several large hot air balloons are visible, some floating in the sky while others remain grounded. The balloons are round and dark in color, contrasted against the lighter sky. To the left side of the photograph, a structure appears, likely related to the balloon launch, possibly a viewing platform or crew station.
In the background, a crowd of spectators can be seen, looking towards the balloons. The landscape features gentle hills, and trees are visible on the horizon, hinting at a rural setting.
The sky appears to be clear, suggesting it might be early in the day or late afternoon, as the light is soft and even. The atmosphere conveys excitement and curiosity typical of such events, emphasizing the novelty of ballooning at the time.
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Source caption
Dübendorf repülőtere, Gordon Bennett léggömbverseny.