Monona landmarks commission reviews draft Lindbergh marker text, seeks community input

Feb 19, 2026

The Monona Landmarks Commission reviewed a draft interpretive marker for the former Royal Airport/Lindbergh site that acknowledges Charles Lindbergh’s achievements and later antisemitic statements, discussed design and costs, and agreed to consult local Jewish organizations and the original project sponsor before finalizing wording.

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The Monona Landmarks Commission on Feb. 17 reviewed draft text and a design mock-up for an interpretive marker at the former Royal Airport site that references aviator Charles Lindbergh’s accomplishments and later antisemitic statements.

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