there was a lot more to Carl than most people would guess, he invented shotcrete, was friends with President Teddy Roosevelt, was known as the father of taxidermy, and killed a leopard bare handed, by punching it down its throat.
First time I've seen a mechanic with a tool sidecar, even though I've read about them, etc. They just didn't inspire many photographers I suppose different bike, same set up, probably a company of roadside repair, based on the closely numbered license plates
For anyone that doesn't recognize these people, they were the great ones. The cast of The Honeymooners, and they were just terrific! If you a fan of comedy, and haven't seen it, you're in for a treat.
1915, Hudson Street and Laight Street, St. John's Park Freight Terminal (N.Y.Central & Hudson River RR) a four-block structure that fit 227 freight cars.
Sally Robinson in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., if she looks small, that's because she's 88 pounds, 4 foot 11 In the year 1900, Anne French became the first woman to be issued a license to drive an automobile in Washington D.C. Oddly enough, Washington D.C.'s progressive stance on women driving cars did not include motorcycles. It took another 37 years before the first women was issued a motorcycle license.
That's a real early model, possibly a prototype. Note the rounded fenders and bucket seats. Might have been scrapped by the factory or 'skunk works'. It would be a real prize today!
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