Huge flames rise from a warehouse on dockside in New Orleans, Louisiana. Black smoke rises up in the sky. Firemen fight the fire in the building. They throw water on the flames through hoses to extinguish the fire. (World War II period).
An American Legion Mission leaves for Britain from New York City. National Commander Milo Warner also included in the Legion Mission. The Legion Mission studies civilian defense measures in Britain. Men stand together at the harbor. Several people boating in a small craft. Clipper aircraft in water. The plane gets ready for take off. Several men stand at the harbor.
Models display dresses for Saint Valentine's Day at Hotel New Yorker in New York City. The models wear dresses of latest designs. Flowers and hearts are attached to the dresses or hats.
Figure ice skating during the Silver States Classic held in New York City. The couple performs gracefully on ice. A man performs thrilling stunts. He skates through ring of fire. Men's 2 Mile Finals event in the ring. Several men fall during the event. A huge crowd seated in the spectator area. (World War II period).
Visitors arrive at the Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx Park, Bronx, New York 10460, U.S.) in New York City. The zookeeper opens the lions’ gate. Lions coming out of the gate. Lions laze around the enclosure of the zoo. A lion drinking from a puddle. A moat keeps them out of visitors' way. Zebras and springbok graze in the zoo. They have their own waterhole. Birds in the zoo. Inauguration of a new elephant house “Pachyderm House” of the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States). The Pachyderm House was designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret. Officials cut the ribbon during its inauguration. An elephant walks with the United States flag. Elephants give a performance on stools. Monkeys come out from a barrel. Children watch elephants performing and a man touching the open mouth of a hippopotamus in the zoo.
Arlington Futurity horse race held at Arlington Park in Illinois. Large number of spectators seated. The crowd cheers. Horse race in progress. A woman observes the race through binoculars. Warren Wright enters three of his horses in the race.
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