The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Style In The Sky

If I had seen this image in isolation, I would have assumed it was a lounge or waiting area at an airport from the 1950's or early 60's.  [Insert "wrong answer" buzzing sound here.]  This is a lounge on board the airship Hindenburg, built in the 1930's.  Granted, the Hindenburg was essentially a German public relations tool, and even without its tragic crash in 1937, dirigibles were too expensive to last long; but it sure had style.  How To Be A Retronaut posted it and several other interior color shots from the airship.
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