The Disappearing Man: Robert Opdyke

Birmingham Uncovered

Sep 12 2023 • 27 mins

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Robert Opdyke took a train from Birmingham to Detroit and was never seen again…until his son received an alarming telegram several years later. Robert’s story is one of business and failure in mid-late 1800s Birmingham.

To access a full episode transcript as well as to access additional material about the mill and the Opdyke family, check out our website.

For questions, concerns, corrections or episode suggestions please reach out to us at museum@bhamgov.org.

Special thanks to the Birmingham Area Cable Board for PEG grant funding that made this podcast possible. Also thanks to past and present staff of the Birmingham Museum, and our amazing volunteers

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