Bi-Plane - Train Race 1910

Bi-Plane - Train Race 1910 (HM7YH)

Location: Mt Pulaski, IL 62548 Logan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 0.245', W 89° 17.133'

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The historic race between a Wright Brothers bi-plane (2 wings) and an Illinois Central Steam train took place September 29, 1910 from Washington Park in Chicago to the State Fairgrounds in Springfield.Wilbur Wright was a passenger on the train. Walter R. Brookins piloted the bi-plane. The win established the first airline route in Illinois and won the $10,000 prize offered by the 'Record Herald' newspaper.Two World records were set at this landing - - sustained flight of 88 miles plus the record for long distance flight of 169 miles.The bi-plane averaged 33 MPH at the height of 1,000 ft., despite losing 1 wheel at Mt. Pulaski. The open field marking the second refueling of the epoch making flight was owned by F. W. Obermiller.
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HM NumberHM7YH
Series This marker is part of the Illinois: Illinois State Historical Society series
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Year Placed1984
Placed ByCity of Mt. Pulaski and Logan County Tourism Committee
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Date Added Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at 7:59pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 304908 N 4430712
Decimal Degrees40.00408333, -89.28555000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 0.245', W 89° 17.133'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 0' 14.70" N, 89° 17' 7.98" W
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Area Code(s)217
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 618 S Illinois Ave, Mt Pulaski IL 62548, US
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