Aviation Chicago Timeline

The book highlights Chicago's significant contributions to the evolution of aviation in the U.S., beginning with its early ballooning community and Octave Chanute's influential research. It details the thriving aviation scene of the 1910s, featuring flight schools and manufacturers, and notes Chicago's emergence as a central air mail and passenger hub by the 1920s. Additionally, it profiles key figures from the city who shaped aviation policy, including Benjamin Lipsner, Daniel McCracken, and Samuel Skinner, showcasing Chicago's lasting impact on the industry.