Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Professor John J. Montgomery
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016
1. Professor John J. Montgomery Marker
Erected by the Citizens of Santa Clara in Honor of Professor John J Montgomery. The father of Aviation who from this spot sent aloft on April 29, 1905, the first heavier than air glider in controlled flight and maintained equilibrium.Erected by Citizens of Santa Clara.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1905.
Location. 37° 20.882′ N, 121° 56.478′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Santa Clara Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Adobe Wall / Olive Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Magin Catala (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Cross (about 500 feet away); Memorial Roses (about 500 feet away); The Changing Church (about 600 feet away); The Five Sites of Santa Clara de Asís Mission
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016
2. Professor John J. Montgomery Marker
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016
3. Professor John J. Montgomery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
