This beautiful map of
California features a detailed list for cyclists, noting road conditions
and grades, as well as many advertisements for cycling related products
in the late 1800's. Complete reference list below.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
1. Columbus
Buggy Co, General Agents. 213-215 Market St, San Francisco ; 362-366
Twelfth St, Oakland. The 3 Leaders: The Columbus Buggy Co's Bicycles,
The Spalding, The Credena.
2. Fenton - "Is the best too
good for you! The Blue Crown Fenton is a Leader". W. R. Evans, State
Agent ; 1021 Market St, S.F.
3. The Park Cyclery, Large
Riding School. Renting and Repairing, Terminus of the McAllister, Powell
and Geary St, Car Lines.
4. Helical Tube Primers -
Strongest and Lightest. "No other manufacturer can use the Helical tube.
The only wheel backed by Impartial tests of the Ordinance Department
U.S. Government. See Government tests printed on our catalog. American
made throughout." - Premier Cycle Co., Depot, Salesroom & Cyclery,
312-314 Baker St, East Entrance Panhandle of Park.
5.
"Ride Lovell Diamond Bicycles" - Golden West, San Francisco Special,
Cal. Special Diamond 1896.
6. Si-Ko-Lene, The Best
Lubricant on Earth for Cycle Chains...Try It!" - "Jesco" Chain
Lubricant, Joe E. Shearer and Co, Props. Joe E. Shearer, Inventor of Si-Ko-Lene.
7. The March - Davis Cycle Co. "The Speedy Pink and Blue",
"The Re-Inforced Felloes." J. G. French, Pacific Coast Manager. W.B.
Fawcett, Retail Manager ; 739 Market St, San Francisco, Cal.
8. The Wheelery Tribune Bicycles - Renting, Repairing and Riding School.
C.M Christopher, Sole Agent ; 419 Stanyan St - San Francisco.
9. "Union Crackajack" Crackajacks-Ride "Unions". "Light. Strong.
Durable. Handsome. Have you seen the Barnes Special - Its a beauty
there's no mistake. The Barnes are white fellows. The frame connections
are not visible; No visible clamps or bolts to fasten handle bars and
seat post. This is the latest." ; Hooker & Co., 16 & 18 Drumm St., San
Francisco.
10. C. S. Potter & Co. Pacific Coast Agents for
Halladay, Wolff, Sylph & Overland Bicycles. "Jobbers in High and Medium
Grade Wheels, Bicycle Clothing and Sundries, Marion Wood Rims, Clincher
Hose Pipe Tires for '96" ; 511 Market St, San Francisco.
11.
Cooper Cycle Co., City Agents. Renting, Repairing and Riding School.
"They ride 'White Flyers' Barnes' Special." Cor. Bush and Devisadero
Sts., San Francisco, Cal.
12. Overman Wheel Co. Makers. The
Victor Bicycle - "If you ride, why not ride the best." Oakland and Los
Angeles.
13. St. James Hotel, San Jose, Cal. Official League
Hotel. Regular Rates, $2.00 to $3.00 Per Day. Rates to Cyclers, $2.00
Day. Tyler Beach, Proprietor, Geo. H. Beach, Manager.
14. Deere
Implement Co., "National" and "Deere" Bicycles ; 305-307 Market St., San
Francisco, Cal.
15. Thos. E. Kent for Bicycle Clothing. 597
Mission St, San Francisco. |
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| 1W-CA-CY-1895-S |
19" x 24" |
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| 1W-CA-CY-1895-M |
28" x 36" |
2 lbs |
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| 1W-CA-CY-1895-L |
34" x 42" |
4 lbs |
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42" x 52" |
4 lbs |
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