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- Algonquin Hill Climb Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1912 - Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns, and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. At the 1912 Algonquin Hill Climb, Frank Kulick -- driving a stripped-down Model T for Ford Motor Company -- broke multiple course records and won several trophies.
- June 20, 1912
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Algonquin Hill Climb Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1912
Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns, and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. At the 1912 Algonquin Hill Climb, Frank Kulick -- driving a stripped-down Model T for Ford Motor Company -- broke multiple course records and won several trophies.
- Chicago Automobile Club Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904 - Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
- 1904
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Chicago Automobile Club Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904
Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
- Third Place Milwaukee to Chicago Bicycle Race Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1919 - Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. He participated in and won several local competitions. Mobeck took third place in the 1919 Milwaukee to Chicago race and received this trophy for his efforts. In the early 1920s, the cyclist turned professional and competed in a number of six-day races throughout the Midwest.
- November 02, 1919
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Third Place Milwaukee to Chicago Bicycle Race Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1919
Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. He participated in and won several local competitions. Mobeck took third place in the 1919 Milwaukee to Chicago race and received this trophy for his efforts. In the early 1920s, the cyclist turned professional and competed in a number of six-day races throughout the Midwest.
- First Prize Float Trophy Presented to Ford Motor Company, 1924 - Automobiles made city streets more dangerous to pedestrians and playing children. In the 1910s and 20s, urban safety committees sponsored "Safety Week" events to promote accident-free streets. These educational campaigns included speeches, slogans, banners and parades. Ford Motor Company won this trophy -- first prize -- for their entry in Detroit's 1924 Safety parade.
- 1924
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First Prize Float Trophy Presented to Ford Motor Company, 1924
Automobiles made city streets more dangerous to pedestrians and playing children. In the 1910s and 20s, urban safety committees sponsored "Safety Week" events to promote accident-free streets. These educational campaigns included speeches, slogans, banners and parades. Ford Motor Company won this trophy -- first prize -- for their entry in Detroit's 1924 Safety parade.
- Franklin Skating & Athletic Club Bicycle Derby Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1918 - Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. He participated in and won several local competitions. Mobeck won this trophy at the Franklin Skating and Athletic Club Bicycle Derby in 1918. In the early 1920s, the cyclist turned professional and competed in a number of six-day races throughout the Midwest.
- September 01, 1918
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Franklin Skating & Athletic Club Bicycle Derby Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1918
Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. He participated in and won several local competitions. Mobeck won this trophy at the Franklin Skating and Athletic Club Bicycle Derby in 1918. In the early 1920s, the cyclist turned professional and competed in a number of six-day races throughout the Midwest.
- Bicycle Racing Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1922 - Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. At a meet in Newark, New Jersey, in 1922, Mobeck set the American amateur 1-mile track competition record. This trophy commemorates the cyclist and his time of 1 minute 55 seconds. Soon after, Mobeck turned professional.
- July 02, 1922
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Bicycle Racing Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1922
Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. At a meet in Newark, New Jersey, in 1922, Mobeck set the American amateur 1-mile track competition record. This trophy commemorates the cyclist and his time of 1 minute 55 seconds. Soon after, Mobeck turned professional.
- Tablespoons, 1855-1860 -
- 1855-1860
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Tablespoons, 1855-1860
- Coffeepot, 1844-1852 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes or public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this coffeepot.
- 1844-1852
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Coffeepot, 1844-1852
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes or public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this coffeepot.
- Cook County Bicycle Championship Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1921 - Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. He participated in and won several local competitions. Mobeck won the Cook County Bicycling Championship in 1921 and received this trophy. In the early 1920s, the cyclist turned professional and competed in a number of six-day races throughout the Midwest.
- September 17, 1921
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Cook County Bicycle Championship Trophy Won by Roy Mobeck, 1921
Roy Mobeck, of Chicago, Illinois, began bicycle racing as an amateur in the late 1910s. He participated in and won several local competitions. Mobeck won the Cook County Bicycling Championship in 1921 and received this trophy. In the early 1920s, the cyclist turned professional and competed in a number of six-day races throughout the Midwest.
- Coffeepot, 1824-1835 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes or public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this coffeepot.
- 1824-1835
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Coffeepot, 1824-1835
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes or public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this coffeepot.