Category Archives: Wright Brothers

Will the ‘real’ First Flight Photo please stand up?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

You’re probably already familiar with the following photograph… Arguably one of the most famous photographs in the world, the above photo is widely recognizable as “the” First Flight photograph. Its silhouette has even become the logo of Wright State University … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago Today: Wrights move into Hawthorn Hill

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

One hundred years ago today, the Wrights moved into their new Oakwood mansion Hawthorn Hill. Bishop Milton Wright wrote in his diary, April 28, 1914: We moved from 7 Hawthorn Street, Dayton, Ohio, to Hawthorn Hill, Harmon Ave., Oakwood, Ohio. … Continue reading →

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Aviator Atwood and Lieut. Milling

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Twitter, you have probably noticed the posts containing passages from Bishop Milton Wright’s diaries, 100-years-ago-today style. The passages are very short and usually comprise the entirety of that day’s diary entry. (Very … Continue reading →

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