Curtiss Aerodrome, 1920-1929
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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. He built the Curtiss Aerodrome near Buffalo four years later to serve as the company's airport.
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. He built the Curtiss Aerodrome near Buffalo four years later to serve as the company's airport.
Artifact
Lantern slide
Subject Date
1920-1929
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.730.2.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4 in
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