Presentation
Illinois Bicycle Manufacturing Before 1900
2016 National Wheelmen Meet: 150 Years of Cycling in America
(2016)
Abstract
Prior to 1900 Illinois was one of the major centers of the United States bicycle industry. At the time there were around 400 different bicycle manufacturers in the state. Chicago was a center of production, but there were also large manufacturers in outlying suburbs and in Central Illinois
Prior to 1900 Illinois was one of the major centers of the United States bicycle industry. At the time there were around 400 different bicycle manufacturers in the state. Chicago was a center of production, but there were also large manufacturers in outlying suburbs and in Central Illinois
Keywords
- bicycle history,
- history,
- bicycle manufacturing
Disciplines
Publication Date
July 7, 2016
Location
Elmhurst College
Citation Information
Christopher A. Sweet. "Illinois Bicycle Manufacturing Before 1900" 2016 National Wheelmen Meet: 150 Years of Cycling in America (2016) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christopher_sweet/31/
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