Vintage Photograph Shows the U.S.S. Macon Helium Airship Flying Over Manhattan Circa 1933

U.S.S. Macon over New York, New York, 1933
U.S.S. Macon over New York, New York, 1933
Photo: Imgur

The U.S.S. Macon was a rigid hydrogen-filed airship operated by the U.S. Navy from 1933 to 1935 before being permanently damaged by a storm off the coast of California. In this amazing vintage photograph from 1933, the Macon is seen hovering over New York Harbor with Lower Manhattan and bits of Brooklyn Heights in the background.

Check Out This Video Tour of The High Line's Newest and Final Section: 'The Spur'

Local YouTuber ActionKid makes some great point-of-view videos of himself walking or biking through various New York City neighborhoods, streets, and attractions. In this recent upload posted to his channel, watch as he explores the newest and final section of The High Line elevated park called 'The Spur'.

A walk on the High Line Elevated Park's Final Section: The Spur. […] Filmed June 12, 2019

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Flatiron Building, New York, New York.
Flatiron Building, New York, New York.
Photo: iwyndt

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