South Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Lawson Airplane Company

Photographed By Paul F, April 3, 2008

1. Lawson Airplane Company Marker

Inscription. From 1919 to 1922, this property housed the Lawson Airplane Company, founded by pioneer aviator Alfred W. Lawson. The company produced the first two commercial passenger airplanes in the U.S. Lawson dubbed these “airliners.” Many features standard in today’s modern commercial “airliners” such as weather proof cockpits, dual pilot controls, and passenger cabins with a center aisle first appeared in these innovative aircraft. Clearly ahead of his time, Lawson was referred to as the “Columbus of the Air.”

Erected 2001 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 467.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 42° 54.312′ N, 87° 51.568′ W. Marker was in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. Marker could be reached from Menomonee Avenue. The marker is missing. The buildings have been torn down and the marker removed. The marker is temporarily on display at the South Milwaukee Historical Society, located at 717 Milwaukee Avenue, South

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Milwaukee, WI 53172. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 909 Menomonee Avenue, South Milwaukee WI 53172, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Schooner Lumberman (approx. 2.8 miles away); General Mitchell Field (approx. 4.1 miles away); 41 Twin Outdoor Theatre (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lake Protestant Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lakeside Power Plant (approx. 4.8 miles away); Town of Lake (approx. 5½ miles away); 32nd Division Memorial Highway (approx. 6 miles away); Green Bay Road (approx. 6½ miles away).

Also see . . . Lawson - The World's First Jumbo Airliner. Following the First World War, visionaries who saw the potential for commercial air travel began designing the first generation of airliners. In the United States, the remarkable Alfred W. Lawson from Wisconsin was one such visionary. (Submitted on July 14, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker is in storage
Marker has been confirmed in storage in the City of South Milwaukee Administation Building. while they hope to return it to the site, there are no plans right now.

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— Submitted September 9, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,256 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on November 15, 2022, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Photo 1. submitted on July 7, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.