National Historic Landmark-Hawthorn Hill Orville Wright Home

National Historic Landmark- Hawthorn Hill Home of Orville Wright

Significant for its association with Wilbur and Orville Wright, inventors of the airplane, Hawthorn Hill (1914) represents the direct expression of the wealth and fame reaped by the Wright Brothers as a result of their accomplishment.

Many of the mechanical features of the house were designed by Orville Wright and reflect his creative genius.

For 34 years, this house was the gathering place for the greats and near greats in the history of American aviation.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks