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Miami Springs celebrates 100 years with monument honoring aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The June Bug Legacy Monument honors Curtiss and his 1908 plane, which was the first American aircraft to fly over one kilometer. A monument has been unveiled to commemorate aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and his historic aircraft.
A monument has been unveiled to commemorate aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and his historic aircraft. The June Bug Legacy Monument honors Curtiss and his 1908 plane, which was the first American aircraft to fly over one kilometer. The monument was created by an artist who aimed to symbolically honor the city's history.
According to the artist, the piece also reminds residents that time is precious. Further details about the monument and its unveiling are available, including the artist's perspective on the piece and its significance.
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Category: arts Published: August 24, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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