Engine No. 3 at the Engineer's Club
Image credit: The Engineers Club of Dayton

Engineer's Club Foyer
Image credit: The Engineers Club of Dayton

Orville's bequest

Founded by Colonel Edward A. Deeds and Charles F. Kettering, the Engineer's Club of Dayton has proudly celebrated and encouraged the many outstanding engineering professionals from the area since 1914. The mission of The Engineers Club of Dayton is to foster the advancement of business, education, engineering and science, and to promote the professional development of its members. Orville himself was a member, and selected Engine No. 3 as his gift to the club upon his death.

The engine was presented to the club in 1948 by Milton Wright, Orville's cousin. The engine has been on display since then as an inspiration for its members. The engine's preservation to this point is a tribute both to the club's care of the Wrights' legacy, as well as Orville's foresight in placing it in good hands.

The club continues to this day, with an active board and hosting a variety of events. For more information, visit the clubs' website at http://www.engineersclubdayton.org/, or by calling (937) 228-2148.