Mountain Music presented by the Highlands Historical Society

Charlie Wright

Item

Dublin Core

Title

Charlie Wright

Subject

Charlie Wright

Description

Charlie Wright, Helen's first husband and Highlands hero. He received a gold medal for the rescue of Gus Baty after he tumbled over Fool's Rock. Charlie died young and Helen used the cash award from the Carnegie metal to open Helen's Barn providing a space for the Highlands community and support her five children.

Creator

Highlands Historical Society

Date

1910s

Rights

Copywrite Highlands Historical Society

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Original Format

photo

Collection

Citation

Highlands Historical Society, “Charlie Wright,” Mountain Music presented by the Highlands Historical Society, accessed October 11, 2024, http://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/items/show/11.