Hawthorn Hill

Hawthorn Hill in Oakwood, Ohio, was the post-1914 home of Orville, Milton, and Katharine Wright, designed by the prominent Dayton architectural firm of Schenck and Williams. The property, named after the hawthorn trees on-site, features Orville Wright's innovative mechanical designs, including a rainwater collection system and central vacuum system.

Owned by the NCR Corporation until 2006, Hawthorn Hill is a National Historic Landmark and part of the U.S. World Heritage Tentative List. The mansion, a gathering place for aviation pioneers, offers public tours through Dayton History, showcasing its historical significance in American aviation history.

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