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the wright cycle company complex

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Historiana

An excellent 30 minute video and some strong exhibits make this very worthwhile. The upstairs is set up as it would have looked when the Wright Brothers had one office on the second floor. The bicycle shop next door is also very interesting and the staff was very helpful. And it is free!
Rautx

We also visited this prior to our visit to the USAF museum. It is located right next to the aviation museum and rounds out the Wright Brothers history (bicycle shop, print shop & aviation).
jandc5744

This is a nice little museum, and we visited this prior to our visit to the USAF museum. I liked the natural link from beginning here. It covers the Wright Brothers' businesses, from the cyclery and print shop (the museum is in the building that had been the print shop), to their quest for flight. A lot of history in a small place, with some hands-on exhibits. An added benefit was the inclusion of Paul Laurence Dunbar - the local poet and writer who gained fame around the same time. You could consider this museum to be one of Dayton's history, as these 3 people were probably 3 of the more famous to come from this city. I thought this complimented the Wright exhibit well.There are also several other locations nearby that you can view. The Dunbar house itself is only open on a limited schedule, so you'll want to plan ahead if you want to include it in your tour. We were not visiting on a day it was open.All told, it was an interesting look at 3 geniuses from this city, and the challenges they faced.
KarenV21

Seriously, the Wright Brothers are know for inventing the airplane. BUT prior to that, they started repairing bicycles. At that time, bicycles were only for rich men and were very difficult to ride. But the invention of the "safety" bicycle (similar to what we know today) let the average person, including women, to experience personal freedom & mobility that was unknown. Unlike a horse which had to be fed, housed, and cleanup after, a bicycle was always available. Due to the popularity of "bikes", communities were pressured into providing bike paths leading the way for automobiles. The knowledge the Wright Brothers gained from their work on bicycles on balance, gears, brakes, etc. truly applied to their search for a "flying machine." Very interesting & well worth the stop. AND IT'S FREE!!! Ask for Samuel Bowlin, a park Ranger who is very knowledgeable about the Wright Brothers.
Naomii79

We watched a 30min movie about the Wright Brothers which was interesting. Good to watch and get a good understanding of the brothers & the history of flight. Free enrty, but they do take donations.

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