Thomas Flyer and Team during the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909

Summary

The famous Thomas Flyer -- winner of the 1908 New York to Paris race -- was chosen as the pathfinder for the 1909 New York to Seattle race. As the pathfinder, the Flyer laid out the route that race participants would follow a few months later. This lantern slide shows the Flyer stopped somewhere in the western United States.

The famous Thomas Flyer -- winner of the 1908 New York to Paris race -- was chosen as the pathfinder for the 1909 New York to Seattle race. As the pathfinder, the Flyer laid out the route that race participants would follow a few months later. This lantern slide shows the Flyer stopped somewhere in the western United States.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Width: 4 in

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