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- Team Prying the Thomas Flyer out of Mud, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Team Prying the Thomas Flyer out of Mud, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- Thomas Flyer and Team during the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer and Team during the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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.
- Boosting Thomas Flyer onto Wooden Deck, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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 image shows the Flyer being moved onto a bridge deck, or perhaps being loaded onto a ferry.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Boosting Thomas Flyer onto Wooden Deck, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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 image shows the Flyer being moved onto a bridge deck, or perhaps being loaded onto a ferry.
- Thomas Flyer Team Driving in Snow, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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 mission did not exempt the Flyer from struggling over snow-covered roads as this image illustrates.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer Team Driving in Snow, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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 mission did not exempt the Flyer from struggling over snow-covered roads as this image illustrates.
- Thomas Flyer Crossing Stream, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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. The Flyer found the western U. S. terrain difficult to travel -- much like it had the previous year.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer Crossing Stream, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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. The Flyer found the western U. S. terrain difficult to travel -- much like it had the previous year.
- Thomas Flyer Stuck in Mud on the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer Stuck in Mud on the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- Digging the Thomas Flyer Out of Mud during the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Digging the Thomas Flyer Out of Mud during the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- Digging the Thomas Flyer out of Snow, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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 mission did not exempt the Flyer from struggling over snow-covered roads as this image illustrates.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Digging the Thomas Flyer out of Snow, Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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 mission did not exempt the Flyer from struggling over snow-covered roads as this image illustrates.
- Thomas Flyer and Team with Camping Supply Wagon, on the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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 pathfinder team stopped next to their supply wagon as they head west.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer and Team with Camping Supply Wagon, on the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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 pathfinder team stopped next to their supply wagon as they head west.
- Thomas Flyer Stuck in Mud on the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - 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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Thomas Flyer Stuck in Mud on the Pathfinder Tour before the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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. The Flyer, like later contestants, encountered poor road conditions and struggled through the mud of the western United States.