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Preparing monkeys and balloons for International Coconut Balloon Derby Contest, Venice



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  • Preparations for the International Coconut Balloon Derby Contest, Venice

    Preparations for the International Coconut Balloon Derby Contest, Venice

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    Image of people preparing helium balloons and monkeys for participation in the International Coconut Balloon Derby Contest on Venice beach, Los Angeles, in 1930. The Venice Beach Waldorf Hotel is seen at far right.

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  • Beauty contestants in front of Deauville Club in Santa Monica

    Beauty contestants in front of Deauville Club in Santa Monica

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    Image of contestants walking on elevated planks in bathing suits for a beauty contest at the Deauville Club in Santa Monica, California. The Georgian Hotel is seen in the distance at upper right.

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  • View of a hot air balloon on Santa Monica Pier

    View of a hot air balloon on Santa Monica Pier

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    Image of a crowd standing next to a hot air balloon lying on the Santa Monica Pier as part of a promotion for the Columbia Pictures 1975 movie "Breakout" in Santa Monica, California. "Moby's Dock" restaurant signs are seen in the distance.

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  • View of a hot air balloon on Santa Monica Pier

    View of a hot air balloon on Santa Monica Pier

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    Image of a crowd standing next to a basket and hot air balloon lying on the Santa Monica Pier as part of a promotion for the Columbia Pictures 1975 movie "Breakout" in Santa Monica, California. A sign that reads "Breakout" is attached to the side of the hot air balloon basket and "Sinbad's cocktails and dinners," "Cocky Moon Snack Bar," and "Holiday Inn" signs are visible. The roof of the Hippodrome is seen in the distance.

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  • Balloon brand packed by the Hanford Raisin & Dried Fruit Packing Co. Hanford, Cal

    Balloon brand packed by the Hanford Raisin & Dried Fruit Packing Co. Hanford, Cal

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    Image of a Balloon Brand raisin label from the Hanford Raisin & Dried Fruit Packing Company of Hanford, California; a bunch of grapes stands in for helium balloons lifting a hot air balloon basket filled with people over a river landscape with sail boats and steamboats visible below.

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  • The centennial - balloon view of the grounds

    The centennial - balloon view of the grounds

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    Image of an aerial view of the buildings for the United States Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1876 with captions, including the Main Exhibition Building, Machinery Building, Printing Presses, Horticultural Hall, and U.S. Government Exhibition Building; a hot air balloon is visible at top right; Delaware and Schuylkill rivers visible along top edge; city of Pennsylvania in the distance.

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