This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Wanamaker and Curtiss Plan Transatlantic Flight Ambition
Rodman Wanamaker, son of John Wanamaker, backs Glenn Curtiss in the transatlantic crossing effort with possible loans and prizes. The Philadelphia magnate, a long-time aviation supporter, has funded aero projects, art acquisitions, and civic gifts, including a Paris ranch and a planned Indian memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Spain
Atlantic Ocean
Christopher Columbus
Glenn Curtiss
Glenn
Philadelphia
Rodman Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Paris Ranch
New York
Rodman
Winamaker
Queen Isabella
Lord Northcliffe
Great Britain
Big Pond
Anamaker
Curtiss
Victoria . Woodhull Mar UN
Newfoundland
Wanaker
Fort Tompkins
Island
New York Harbor
Congress
Washington
Buffaloment
Scallets
America
London
Taplow Court
the ‘Thames
Desborough
Violet Cruger
France
Paris
United States
Legion of Honor
Fallieres
New York Public’ School Athletic League
Nassau Boulevard
Long Island
Aero Club of America
Kansas City