Aerial View of the Curtiss Aircraft Plant and Curtiss Home, Hammondsport, New York, circa 1911
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Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. As military orders soared during World War I, Curtiss relocated the company to Buffalo, New York, in 1916. Curtiss's firm was acquired by Willys-Overland the following year, and it merged with the Wright Company in 1929.
Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. As military orders soared during World War I, Curtiss relocated the company to Buffalo, New York, in 1916. Curtiss's firm was acquired by Willys-Overland the following year, and it merged with the Wright Company in 1929.
Artifact
Photographic postcard
Date Made
1910-1912
Subject Date
1910-1912
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.118.19.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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