Newspaper Article/Clipping
Wisconsin's First Aviator Historic Marker
A number of Early Birds of Aviation acquaintances, men who flew solo prior to December 17, 1916, came together to honor A.P. Warner and the historical marker in his honor. From left to right: George Scragg from Cleveland, William Denehie from Chicago, Bert Hassell from Rockford, Jess Brabazon from Beloit, Charles Arens from Winamac, Indiana, and Paul Garber, curator of the National Air Museum, Washington, D.C. The men are holding an Early Bird flag, designed by Mrs. Garber. |
Image ID: | 123271 |
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Creation Date: | 08 19 1964 |
Creator Name: | Beloit Daily News |
City: | Beloit |
County: | Rock |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | State Historical Society of Wisconsin Historic Preservation Division historical markers file, 1949-2003 |
Genre: | Newspaper Article/Clipping |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | 1975/191, Box 5, Fldr 7 |
Original Dimensions: | 7 x 5.5 inches |
Photograph and information from "Beloit Daily News" clipping, August 20, 1964 and "Janesville Gazette" clipping, August 20, 1964. |
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