The Loop explosion of the Wingfoot Express blimp

1919

The Loop explosion of the Wingfoot Express blimp

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Оn July 21, 1919, the Wingfoot Express blimp crashed through the skylight roof of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank building in the Loop, killing 13 people.(Chicago Tribune historical photo)
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