Melvin Vaniman
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Chester Melvin Vaniman (October 30, 1866 – July 2, 1912) was an American aviator and photographer who specialized in panoramic images. He shot images from gas balloons, ships masts, tall buildings and even a home-made 30-metre (98 ft) pole. He scaled buildings, hung from self-made slings, and scaled dangerous heights to capture his unique images.
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Born | Chester Melvin Vaniman (1866-10-30)October 30, 1866 Virden, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | July 2, 1912(1912-07-02) (aged 45) off Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
Occupation(s) | Aviator, photographer |
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