Landing Fields, circa 1920

Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in 1909. An adept businessman, Curtiss helped establish the infrastructure that made aviation practical. He built and advocated for flying schools, flying services, and landing fields (like those promoted in this Curtiss company brochure) across the country. For his contributions, Curtiss is remembered as an "architect of American aviation."