Burley B. Ayers of the League of American Wheelmen, circa 1885
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Chicagoan and cyclist, Burley B. Ayers, was a prominent member of the League of American Wheelmen. League members were early advocates of good roads and the rights of cyclists. Ayers encouraged railroads to transport bicycles free of charge or for a minimal fee to promote cycling. He also managed touring events for cyclists throughout the U. S. and Canada.
Chicagoan and cyclist, Burley B. Ayers, was a prominent member of the League of American Wheelmen. League members were early advocates of good roads and the rights of cyclists. Ayers encouraged railroads to transport bicycles free of charge or for a minimal fee to promote cycling. He also managed touring events for cyclists throughout the U. S. and Canada.
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Subject Date
circa 1885
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 4.188 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in ink on back: Burley B. Ayers / Chicago, Ills. / Prominent in / League of American / Wheelmen activities / in 1880's. Handwritten on ink in front: Burley B Ayers
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