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Photo of demonstration at Lincoln Square's Hot Air Balloon Weekend
Photo titled "Low Clearance" of demonstration by Myron Harms of Eschaloft Inc., Edwardsville, Ill, as Myron flew a one-twentieth scale model of a hot air balloon inside the mall.
"Hot air course", photo of a hot air balloon seminar at the Champaign Park District
Photo titled "Hot air course", photo of a hot air balloon seminar at the Champaign Park District, taught by instructor Tom Gabel.
"A Ride In The White Horse Balloon May Be Yours", 1982
Advertisement for ILLIO showcasing a drawing for a free ride in The White Horse Balloon.
Lincoln Square's Hot Air Balloon Weekend, 1981
Advertisement for Lincoln Square's Hot Air Balloon Weekend in 1981.
"Major Mony's Perilous Situation"
Image of "Major Mony's Perilous Situation". Text reads "When he fell into the Sea July 23, 1785, off the Coast of Yarmouth."
Illustration from "A Short Treatise on the Use of Balloons in Military Operations" by Major General Money
Illustration showing a tethered balloon's position in calm weather and in wind.
Portraits of the Youthful Aeronauts, Martha Ann and David Isam Harvey
Illustration of children in 'the runaway balloon', Martha Ann and David Isam Harvey, 1858.
Descent of The Children in a Tree Near Mr. Atchinson's House, on Moore's Prairie
Illustration of the runaway balloon of the 1858 Illinois State Fair, caught in a tree on its return to the ground. Text caption reads "Descent of The Children in a Tree Near Mr. Atchinson's House, on Moore's Prairie"
Went Up In A Balloon, 1898
Article about two men making a balloon ascension from the Bloomington courthouse square in 1898.