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Wanamaker as Air Aide and Atlantic Flight Booster
Glancing at Rodman Wanamaker, heir to John Wanamaker, who eyes the transatlantic air crossing with Curtiss. He entertains big plans, offers prizes and support, and has funded Paris art ties, New York trophies, and aero club gifts as he backs Glenn Curtiss style flight ventures. The piece notes Wanamaker abroad, his marriages, honors, and civic gifts including a 1900s salon fame and a Legion of Honor pedigree.
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Christopher Columbus
Glenn Car
Glenn
Philadelphia
Rodman Wanamaker
Rodman
Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Younge Wanamaker
Wanemaker
Paris
New York
Victoria Woodhull
Newfoundland
Lieutenant Porte
Ireland
Isabella
Cadiz
Wanmaker
Enelia
Tod
Wanama
London
Mr. Wanamaker
Taplow Court
Bank of the Thames
Desborough
United States
France
Legion of Honor
Fallieres
New York Public School Athletic League
Blertet
Nassau Boulevard
Long Island
Aero Club Cof ‘America
Kansas City