Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Delaine Donaldson, president of the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum, stopped by the studio to give details on how local aviation advancements were made in the Effingham area well before the Wright Brothers in the early 1900’s. The location of the airport changed over the years, eventually finding a permanent home south of town.
You can listen to the interview below.
Thanks to Delaine Donaldson for sharing how local people helped shape the future in air travel.
You can find more information on the museum and learn more about the County’s history at effinghamcountymuseum.org.
This is part of a monthly series of interviews that will continue next month.
This interview was conducted by Derek Warren, News Director for Cromwell Media, Effingham
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