The Forgotten Contributions of Central Illinois to the Bicycle Boom of the 1890s

Publication Date

August 2015

Abstract

Central Illinois played a significant role in the bicycle boom of the 1890s. This role has been largely forgotten and overshadowed by the better-known Chicago history. This paper will discuss the historical significance of Central Illinois bicycle manufacturing and bicycle racing during the 1890s.

Disciplines

United States History

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