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Wright Plane Visited Grosse Pointe a Century Ago
One hundred years ago, the first Wright plane came to Grosse Pointe for a weekend of aviation.
One hundred years ago, Grosse Pointers had an early opportunity to see a Wright Airplane. This event not only catapulted the influence of Grosse Pointers into the national and international spotlight, but it also presented for the first time, a debate that was beginning to cause a national stir: should women fly planes? The Detroit Aero Club In a slideshow and brief history written for the Grosse Pointe Historical Society, John A. Bluth outlines the early history of aviation in the region, which was formed by many prominent Grosse Pointers. "William E. 'Bill' Metzger a prescient investor in bicycles and automobiles was also early to recognize the future potential of aviation. With Aero Clubs being formed all over the country, the well-…
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Elizabeth M. Vogel
2:03 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Andrews. You are absolutely right... an event like this in 1911 would be tantamount a few individuals funding private space ship rides from the Country Club today. Wouldn't that be wild! I am sure it must have been a real treat... even for those who were just spectators on the ground! more ›