(1888-1913)

A pioneer aviator, Sandt was the first American to make an international flight, from Erie to Canada, in 1912. Like many early pilots, he died as a result of crash injuries a year later. His efforts helped spur popular interest in flight. He lived here for most of his brief life.

Marker is on South Pickering Street 0.1 miles south of Sylvania Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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