Photograph
First to Fly in Italy
| Crowds of Italians rushing to see Wilbur Wright and his airplane near Rome. After his triumphant demonstration of the "Flyer" in France the previous fall, Wilbur flew to Italy to demonstrate his plane for the Italian Army. His arrival near Rome was witnessed by vacationing Milwaukee businessman Louis Allis who took this candid snapshot. It is likely that Allis was the second person with Wisconsin ties to see the Wright plane fly. |
| Image ID: | 10534 |
|---|---|
| Creation Date: | 1909 |
| Creator Name: | Allis, Louis |
| City: | |
| County: | |
| State: | |
| Collection Name: | Allis, Louis, 1866-1950 : Papers, 1843-1950 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | PH Milw Micro 71.182 |
| Original Dimensions: | 4.75 x 3.75 inches |
| . |
| Crowds |
| Outdoor photography |
| Airplanes |
| Bicycles |
| Fields (Agriculture) |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|