2013.048.698
Print, Photographic
Black and white photograph of the plaque commemorating Charles A. Lindbergh's birthplace, at 1120 West Forest Avenue posted on the base of the house's porch. The plaque reads:
This tablet marks the birthplace of Captain Charles A. Lindbergh The first aviator to fly from new York to Paris was born here, February 4, 1902, the son of Charles A. and Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh. After flying alone 3640 miles in 33 1/2 hours May, 20-21, 1927, Captain Lindbergh was decorated by France, England, Belgium and Spain, and awarded the distinguished flying cross by Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States.
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