Original Site of Wright Brothers Home

7 Hawthorn Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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7 Hawthorn St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States

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The Original Site of Wright Brothers Home is a historic tourist attraction located at 7 Hawthorn Street in Dayton, Ohio, United States. This site holds significance as the childhood home of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who achieved the first successful powered airplane flight in 1903. Visitors can explore the restored home and learn about the brothers' early lives and groundbreaking achievements in aviation history. The site offers a glimpse into the humble beginnings of two remarkable individuals who forever changed the course of human transportation.

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Jason Landis:

"I was riding my bike and unexpectedly happened upon this place. Nice little piece of history. It was peaceful."

1 year ago

Nick Gavio:

"While there's not much to see, this is such an important part of American history and can't be missed if you're in the area. This is where the Wright brothers grew up and lived their adult lives, right around the corner from (one of) their bicycle shops. The house isn't there anymore as it was moved to Greenfield Village in Detroit. The foundation is outlines instead on the ground and there are informational signs around the yard that provide some historical context."

almost 2 years ago

Mike Jones:

"It was a very neat experience it was a very cool thing to see the only bad thing is that the structure is no longer there but at least someone had the foresight and wherewithal and funds to take it and preserve it. It's somewhere in Michigan and belongs to the the Ford family Henry Ford bought and restored the bicycle shop in the family home of the wright brothers and it is now in a museum I would love for them to bring it back to Dayton so it could be back where it belongs so people could actually see it is a very cool thing to see the exact place where the two guys that invented the airplane sat on their back porch and hung out definitely worth checking out"

almost 5 years ago

Chas Claus:

"The original house and Wright Bros cycle shop were purchased by Henry Ford for his museum. This sort of thing sounds odd today, but at the time, the people of Dayton were flattered and Orville Wright was an enthusiastic supporter of the move, as it assured their high-quality preservation. Unfortunately for modern Dayton, that means that 7 Hawthorne Street is an empty lot with an outline of the home's foundation and a recreation of the front porch. If you're looking for original artifacts, or for a good starting point to begin diving into the history of the Wrights, this isn't it. However, if you're reasonably familiar with the details of the Wrights' story and know how important this little piece of land was to them, it is a must-visit site. I really enjoyed strolling around and reflecting on the mental seeds that began to grow here. P.S. If you're looking for a great Wright Bros. book, David McCullough's is fantastic. We listened to it (read by the author) on our drive to Dayton and it was helpful and inspiring."

almost 5 years ago

DANNYDOORMAN28:

"Nothing much here other than it’s the original home base location of the Wright Brothers. Only thing left is the corner."

almost 5 years ago

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