OLDEST -- Surviving Aircraft Manufacturing Building America
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N 47° 31.118 W 122° 17.811
10T E 552937 N 5263040
Affectionately called the 'Red Barn', this old structure was the site of Boeing's first production aircraft. Admission fees apply to visit the inside of the museum.
Waymark Code: WMWAM5
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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Connected to Boeing's Museum of Flight is a wood structure, painted red on the outside and affectionately known as the 'Red Barn'. There is a metal plaque near the inside entrance to the Red Barn that reads:

AIAA

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Historic Aerospace Site

The Red Barn

This former shipyard was the first home of The Boeing Company, founded in 1916. Affectionately called the Red Barn, this structure, built in 1909, produced the first Boeing aircraft. Starting with the Model C, all early Boeing production took place in this building. Here, the entrepreneurial spirit of William E. Boeing, coupled with engineering innovation, ingenuity and perseverance, paved the way for the quickly unfolding history of commercial aviation. The Red Barn is believed to be the oldest surviving aircraft manufacturing building in America.

2003

The Red Barn contains a wealth of history regarding the first days of flight and contains authentic aircraft displays and other exhibits to educate even the most seasoned visitor. Plan for at least one hour to tour exhibits thoroughly. You won't be disappointed.

Type of documentation of superlative status: Plaque; website

Location of coordinates: Entrance to the Red Barn

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