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Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. Creator: Unknown
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Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. After a brief stint in the printing business, Orville and Wilbur Wright opened a bicycle sales and repair shop called the Wright Cycle Exchange at 1005 West Third Street in Dayton, Ohio, in 1892. After initially only selling and repairing bicycles, they began to make modifications on bicycles and to build their own models. They also took custom orders from their patrons. Still used today, their revolutionary oil-retaining wheel hub and coaster brakes made early bicycling easier and more comfortable. This photograph shows the Wright Cycle shop as it looked in 1937 after being moved to the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Behind the original shop, located at 1126 W. Third Street in Dayton, the Wrights assembled a frame addition where they built their first airplane
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This print captures the iconic Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop in 1937. Established by Orville and Wilbur Wright in Dayton, Ohio, this shop marked the beginning of their journey towards aviation greatness. Originally a bicycle sales and repair shop called the Wright Cycle Exchange, it soon became a hub for innovation. The brothers not only sold and repaired bicycles but also started making modifications to existing models while building their own unique designs. Their groundbreaking oil-retaining wheel hub and coaster brakes revolutionized early bicycling, providing enhanced comfort to riders. In this image, we see the relocated shop at its new home in the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Behind the original structure on West Third Street lies an additional frame where they constructed their very first airplane. This photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Orville and Wilbur Wright. It showcases their transition from bicycle enthusiasts to pioneers of flight. Today, their legacy lives on through advancements made possible by their relentless pursuit of innovation. Step back in time with this remarkable snapshot that encapsulates both American history and technological progress. The Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop stands as a symbol of inspiration for dreamers around the world who dare to defy gravity's limits.
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