Illinois Bicycle Manufacturing Before 1900

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