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Ballooning, Blimps and Airship |
The Producers of this program, Al and Dave Eicher, have spent 8 years researching historic events in Michigan and Ohio relating to man’s involvement in flight. Over 500 scenes were gathered from old photos, vintage movie films and artwork to build a timeline of events. The documentary covers the 19th century experiments, the Civil War, WWI and WWII. Movie footage of the Gordon Bennet Balloon Races show the WJR Radio Balloon and other Michigan Balloon entries. In 1998, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. commissioned the Eicher’s to produce a video documentary for their 100th Anniversary. Information was also found in more than 50 newspapers throughout Michigan and Ohio. This documentary also covers the history of the U.S. Navy’s Rigid Airships, the Akron, Macon, Los Angeles and the Shenandoah, plus the Hindenburg and the Graf Zeppelin, made in Germany. 42 minutes plus historic previews.
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Railroads Connect Wisconsin |
The economic and social impact that the railroad had on this state is the primary focus of this video. Expansion of the rail system, problems with terrain, accidents, floods, animals on the rails, and violent strikes by workers are some of the issues covered.
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Automobiles come to Wisconsin |
Through the use of fascinating archival film, the unique features of these buggies are shown. The stark contrast between the cars of today and the first vehicles is shown. Bumpy roads, little traffic control and many flat tires characterized this era.
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Wisconsin's Steamboat History |
The various types of steam powered boats, including the paddle wheelers, are shown along with details on passenger and freight movement, crew life, navigation hazards, excursion outings, and many other aspects of this early method of transportation.
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Charles Lindberg Family |
While the emphasis of this video is on the life of the famous flyer of Little Falls and his early life in Minnesota, this program also traces the origin of his family in the state.
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