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'Brookins in His Aeroplane over Art Institute and Grant Park, Chicago', postcard, 1910. Artist: Unknown

'Brookins in His Aeroplane over Art Institute and Grant Park, Chicago', postcard, 1910. Artist: Unknown

2-356-789 - Curt Teich Postcard Archives/Heritage Images

'Brookins in His Aeroplane over Art Institute and Grant Park, Chicago', postcard, 1910. A bird's eye view of Michigan Avenue and Grant Park showing the Art institute. An aeroplane flies over the scene which is crowed with vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Walter Richard Brookins (1889-1953) was the first pilot trained by the Wright Brothers for the Wright Exhibition Team, which flew the brothers' aircraft at shows and exhibitions.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Walter Richard Brookins: American: aviator
People Related
  1. Wright Brothers: American: Aviators, flying pioneers, pilots
Medium
  1. Photograph
Picture Type
  1. Postcard
Geographic Hierarchy

World North and Central America United States Illinois Cook Chicago

  1. 41 51 00 N , 087 39 00 W
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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2614x4108
File Size : 31,460kb

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  1. VO1852
  1. 0680000705
  1. 2-356-789
  1. 2356789
  1. VO1852

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