One of the First Helicopter Engines in America, by Emile Berliner…In An Old Barn At 1458 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, D.C.

Posted by on February 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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The Gyrocopter Wasn’t All That Appealed To Henry Berliner…Emile Berliner’s Helicopter, Brightwood, Washington, D.C.

Posted by on February 18, 2012 · 3 Comments 

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We Hope the Gyro Engine Won’t Take Flight from Columbia Heights, the Gyro Motor Company, 774 Girard Street, NW, Washington DC

Posted by on January 4, 2011 · 8 Comments 

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