Wright Cycle Company, Bicycle shop site in Dayton, Ohio.
The Wright Cycle Company building at 16 S Williams Street contains the restored workshop where the Wright brothers operated their bicycle business.
From 1895 to 1897, Orville and Wilbur Wright manufactured and repaired bicycles in this building while developing their ideas about flight mechanics.
The building stands as a testament to American innovation, showing how bicycle mechanics led to the development of powered flight technology.
The National Historic Landmark offers free admission and remains open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with guided tours available through the Park Service.
Visitors can examine the exact location where the Wright brothers applied their mechanical knowledge from bicycles to solve aviation problems.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.75361,-84.21194
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:54
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