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Boys and their bicycles, circa 1921

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Chain-driven bicycles were invented in the 1870s and had become very popular by the 1920s, even on Seattle's steep hills. In this photo, taken about 1921, a group of Seattle boys pose with their bikes after winning a contest.

Webster & Stevens number: 86522
ID Number: 1983.10.2216.5
Date: Circa 1921
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : nitrate, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.2216.5
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Transportation