“On August 27, 1929, El Paso witnessed an incredible event that left people in awe. The streets were filled with excited crowds, cars and people climbing atop buildings, all eager to catch a glimpse of the extraordinary Graf Zeppelin airship. This marvel from pre-Hitler Germany was on a record-breaking round-the-world journey and had El Paso on its flight path. After departing from Friedrichshafen, Germany on August 14, the airship embarked on a 13-day journey to reach our city. It was an unforgettable moment in history that still fascinates us today.”
CREDIT: Text and colorized photo courtesy of Al Hernandez and “Love El Paso Memories.”