Long-range view of the Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Wea
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Long-range view of the Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Wea
Long-range view of the Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Weather Bureau Station. Date 1900
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Brothers Bureau Hawk Kitty Life Saving Orville Range Wilbur Wright
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1. Title: A Pioneering Coastal Duo: The Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Weather Bureau Station, 1900 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a long-range view of the Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Weather Bureau Station, situated on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, USA, in 1900. The image showcases the harmonious coexistence of two essential installations that played pivotal roles in the lives of the local community and the early aviation pioneers, the Wright Brothers. The Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station, with its distinctive red and white stripes, stands proudly on the sandy shoreline. Established in 1874, the station was part of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, which aimed to reduce the loss of life from shipwrecks along the coast. The station's crew, known as surfmen, were trained to rescue mariners in peril and save lives. In the background, the Weather Bureau Station, a small, one-story building, is nestled among the sand dunes. Founded in 1894, the station was part of the U.S. Weather Bureau, which provided essential meteorological data to mariners and the U.S. military. The data collected by the weather observers was crucial for the safety of ships navigating the treacherous waters off the North Carolina coast. The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were frequent visitors to Kitty Hawk during their groundbreaking experiments with powered flight. They chose the area for its consistent winds and proximity to the lifesaving station, which provided them with valuable assistance during their experiments. The brothers' first powered flight took place on December 17, 1903, just a short distance from where this photograph was taken. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the vital role of the Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Weather Bureau Station in the lives of the local community and the early history of aviation.
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