• A Stay at the Grand Union Hotel 1896

    May, Cecil, Jack, and Harold arrived in New York City on March 5th, 1896, and stayed at the Grand Union Hotel. The Grand Union Hotel was located directly across from Grand Central Station at 4th Avenue and 42nd Street in New York City.

  • Setting Sail on the RMS Majestic in 1896

    This post explores the trans-Atlantic journey from England to New York City in 1896. It’s February 26th, 1896, and the Wright siblings sailed from Liverpool, England, to Canada aboard the RMS Majestic, one of the most luxurious steamships of its time. As they settle into their cabins, they…