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Dayton preserves Wright heritage with new park and museum
Dayton marks 100 years of flight with the national historical park and museum commemorating Orville and Wilbur Wright. The effort, led by Judge Walter Rice and Aviation Trail, saved key sites, including the bicycle shop moved to Greenfield Village. Ford’s purchase helped preserve the Wrights’ legacy amid aging structures and a demolished lab.
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Dayton
Ohio
Orville Wright
Wright
Wilbur
Kitty Hawk
N.C
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, D.C
Henry Ford
Greenfield Village
Dearborn
Mich
Wrights
Wright Brothers
Walter Rice
Aviation Trail Group
National Park
Congress
Orville
Rice
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
North Carolina
Huffman Prairie
Orv
Amanda Wright Lane
Cincinnati
Ford
Michael Gessel
U.S
Tony Hall