Other dignitaries and inventors who were guests of the Wrights at Hawthorn Hill include Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. Hawthorn Hill, which incorporates Orville Wright's affinity for inventive gadgetry, hosted many dignitaries, including Charles Lindbergh in June 1927 following his historic flight from New York to Paris that year. The gift of Hawthorn Hill from NCR will allow the Wright Family Foundation to continue to promote Dayton's aviation legacy and the great Wright brothers' story,' said Congressman Michael R. 'The Wright family has worked hard to promote our local aviation heritage. 'Our immediate plans are to make the transition as seamless as possible so the home can continue to be maintained and preserved with the same care that NCR has provided for close to six decades.' 'We are immensely grateful for this donation as it is through NCR's efforts that the house is in the impeccable condition it is today,' said Amanda Wright Lane, great-grandniece of Orville Wright. Neil Armstrong, the Tuskegee Airmen, historians, educators, scientists, pilots, celebrities and the broader public.

In 2003, the 100th anniversary of flight was celebrated in Dayton with Senator John Glenn, Dr. The community has developed an aviation heritage infrastructure, including the Aviation Trail, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and the National Aviation Heritage Area. They built and tested their aircraft inventions at locations that include what is now Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Wright brothers and Dayton are inextricably linked and evidence of this is found throughout the area. They are passionate about sharing the story of the Wright brothers, their dream of flight and how their accomplishments established Ohio as the birthplace of aviation.' 'NCR has been a caretaker of this national treasure for over half a century, but we believe the time is right for Hawthorn Hill to come back to the Wright family. 'While this beautiful 1914-era mansion is architecturally significant, the glory of Hawthorn Hill is in how it helps portray the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, and their contributions to aviation - which are of international significance,' said Bill Nuti, president and chief executive officer of NCR. NCR purchased Hawthorn Hill in 1948 after the house was put up for sale following Orville Wright's death that year, and preserved the home and its historic artifacts throughout its 58-year ownership. The home was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 by the National Park Service. 18, 2006-In recognition of Orville Wright's 135th birthday and National Aviation Day, NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) announced today that it is donating Hawthorn Hill, the historic home built in Dayton for the Wright brothers, to the Wright Family Foundation, an affiliate of The Dayton Foundation.

Orville wrights last family home