Charles Lindbergh's visit to Fargo, North Dakota
 |
 Related Pages:  |
|
Spirit of St. Louis landing at Hector Field
Charles A. "Lucky" Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on May 20, 1927, in Long Island, N.Y., aboard the Spirit of St. Louis to make the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean (from New York to Paris). Three months later, on Friday, August 26, 1927 Lindbergh flew to Fargo in his plane the Spirit of St. Louis, landing at Hector Field.Lindbergh arrived about 2 PM
Lindbergh arrived about 2 PM and was greeted by Fargo Mayor J.H. Dahl and a throng of onlookers. A motorcade parade took Lindbergh to El Zagal park where he was again greeted and gave a speech broadcast by WDAY. Lindbergh was taken next to the home of Dr. Elizabeth Rindlaub whre a reception was given by members of the Quota Club to enable wifes of the officers of the Aeronautic Club and other invited women to meet Lindbergh. He then was taken to a 6:30 PM banquet at the Masonic Temple and more speeches. A "Lindbergh Day" dance was held at the Winter Garden under the auspices of the American Legion. A likely-tired Lindbergh stayed overnight at the Gardner Hotel.
|
|
Spirit of St. Louis headed for Sioux Falls
Lindbergh left Fargo at 7:40 AM Saturday morning in the Spirit of St. Louis headed for Sioux Falls, South Dakota and then Sioux City, Iowa. His appearance in Fargo helped push air travel to the forefront of local consciousness. Two weeks after Lindbergh's trip to Fargo, the City Commission appropriated the first funds for improvements at Hector Field.Source: http://www.fargo-history.com
Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | This site is not affiliated with the Lindbergh family,
Lindbergh Foundation, or any other organization or group.
This site owned and operated by the Spirit of St. Louis 2 Project.
Email: webmaster@charleslindbergh.com
® Copyright 2014 CharlesLindbergh.com®, All rights reserved.
Help support this site, order your www.Amazon.com materials through this link.
