1832 - 1910

"If he (Chanute) has not lived, the entire history of progress in flying would have been other than it has been, for he encouraged not only the Wright Brothers to persevere in their experiments, but (his) private correspondence with experimenters in all parts of the world was of great volume.

No one was too humble to receive a share of his time. In patience and goodness of heart, he has rarely been surpassed. Few men were more universally respected and loved."

Wilbur Wright

"the Father of Aviation"

Octave Chanute • 1832-1910

[Silhouette of] Octave Chanute Glider

circa 1896

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and the former railroad grade crossing, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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