Learn story of this Goodyear Blimp in Springettsbury

This Goodyear Blimp made its maiden flight in 1929. A few months later, the blimp landed in a Springettsbury Township farm field belonging to Joe Kindig, Sr. The resulting tale is one of many aviation related stories to be shared at the inaugural History Night in Springettsbury Township; being held Wednesday July 14, 2021, at 7:00 PM in the Township Administration Building Board Room. (Source: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)

Posted by Stephen H. SmithJuly 11, 2021July 11, 2021 Airplanes, Pennsylvania, Springettsbury Township, Talks, York County

Learn story of this Goodyear Blimp in Springettsbury

A presentation will cover 40-years of aviation stories related to Springettsbury Township; from 1912 through 1952. In preparing for the presentation, new details and stories were uncovered, plus some neat photos were discovered on the Library of Congress web site.

Even though construction fences are up; the functions in the 1501 Mt. Zion Road building are continuing through the end of July; after which temporary offices will be utilized.

History Nights in Springettsbury are a venture of the Springettsbury Township Historic Preservation Committee. The plan is to offer these programs three times a year; from 7:00 o’clock until 8:30 in the evening, during the second Wednesday of April, July and October. The events will consist of a presentation on an aspect of township history, followed by questions; then in the final half-hour, sharing of related stories by members of the community.