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Orville Wright (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948)
In honor of what would be Orville’s 146th birthday, here are some facts about the younger Wright Brother:
- Orville was a snazzy dresser – Orville wore well-tailored suits, wingtips, and “snappy argyle socks.”
- Orville loved playing the mandolin. In fact, he played it so often that it drove his sister Katherine to say, “He sits around and picks that thing until I can hardly stay in the house the point of madness.”
Prominent Local Figures: The Wright Brothers
Who doesn’t know the Wright Brothers? Anyone that has taken a plane, or knows someone that did, has been affected by the Wright Brothers. Born in the mid 1800’s, Orville and Wilbur Wright grew up in Dayton Ohio, in a family of 7 children.
Aug. 19, 1871 – Jan. 30, 1948
April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912
Dayton Unknown 