Description: This is a complete set of the eight "Dowling" photographs of the Navy Airship USS Shenandoah (ZR-1) crash of Sept 3, 1925 in Ava, Ohio: This historical set features all eight (8) of the known photographs captured by "Dowling" at the crash site. According to US Navy military archives, "Dowling" is likely Arthur N. Dowling of the Republican Journal of nearby Caldwell, Ohio at the time. The Shenandoah foundered and crashed in rural farm land in southeastern Ohio after it encountered a severe squall in the area during the late afternoon of September 3, 1925. These vintage black-and-white photos, which measure 5" x 7", depict the various sections and components of the airship as they were situated on the ground following the crash as well as onlookers at the crash site. Each photo shows in hand-written white ink the photographer's name ("Dowling"), his office location ("Caldwell, O"), a brief description of the scene captured in the photo, and the number of the photograph (#1-8). The photos are shown here in sequential order, showing the front and rear sides of each photo, respectively.CONDITION: These photos are not in perfect condition and are being sold as-acquired and as-is. For example, photos #1, 3, and 7 show some damage on the front side. All eight photos show "glue-residue" on the back side, presumably having been previously pasted into a photo album. All eight photos have a wavy surface. Other various cosmetic damage to the images, edges, and corners are also present, so please review all photos carefully (and zoom in for detail) before purchasing. Interesting historical note: September 3, 2025 will mark the centennial anniversary of this tragic event. Items are sold as-acquired and as-is. Please review the photos carefully (zoom in as needed) for condition and details; they are part of this description. Ask any questions you may have about this item before purchasing. This item will be shipped promptly via USPS Priority. Shipping only to the United States Lower-48.
Price: 485 USD
Location: Carencro, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-10-16T22:12:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date:: September 3, 1925
Signed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
