Alabama Archives

In 1910, the Man Who Built Birmingham’s Own Aeroplane Got a Ride in a Wright Machine

In 1909 E. T. Odom built an aeroplane in secret in Birmingham, Alabama. A year later a Wright pilot took him up, 25 or 50 feet, at the State Fair.

A detailed map of Walnut Grove, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Macedonia, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Hatton, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Brantley, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Oak Grove, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Winterboro, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Wilson, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Wilmer, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Wicksburg, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Welti, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

A detailed map of Verbena, Alabama, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.