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BICYCLIST MEETING, 1881. The First Annual Meet of the League of American Wheelmen at Boston, Massachusetts, on Decoration Day, 1881. Line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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BICYCLIST MEETING, 1881. The First Annual Meet of the League of American Wheelmen at Boston, Massachusetts, on Decoration Day, 1881. Line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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1881 Alliance Bicycling Boston Decoration Day High Meeting Penny Farthing Recreation Sport Wheel
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This photo print, titled "BICYCLIST MEETING, 1881" takes us back in time to the First Annual Meet of the League of American Wheelmen at Boston, Massachusetts. The year was 1881, and on Decoration Day, a group of men gathered for this historic event. The image is a line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper. In this snapshot of late 19th-century America, we witness an alliance formed by these early pioneers of transportation and recreation. Men dressed in their finest attire are seen riding high-wheeled penny farthing bicycles with determination and skill. This gathering represents not only the birth of organized bicycling as a sport but also highlights the daily life and leisure activities enjoyed during that era. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as these men come together to celebrate their shared passion for cycling. It's fascinating to imagine how this meeting laid the foundation for what would eventually become a nationwide movement promoting cycling as both a means of transportation and an exhilarating sport. As we gaze upon this historical engraving, we are reminded of the progress made over time in terms of technology, infrastructure development, and societal attitudes towards alternative modes of transport. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our innate desire for exploration and adventure". BICYCLIST MEETING, 1881" captures not only an important moment in American history but also showcases how recreational activities can bring people together while shaping cultural movements that endure through generations.
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