[1] He left determined to create his own, and produced a heavy wooden sphere covered with ink drawings on paper.

[1] Though this first attempt was too heavy and took too long to produce for it to be commercially feasible, Wilson continued look for ways to improve his product.

[3] Wilson increased his production to meet demand, and in partnership with his sons he opened a second factory in Albany, New York.

[3] Wilson's surviving globes are highly prized and can be found in libraries, museums and private collections.

[5] The Bradford rest area on Interstate 91 contains a historical marker indicating where his home and workshop stood and commemorating his accomplishments.