People don't usually associate the hustle and bustle of New York City with the past, much less with history. However, the only major American cities that have as much to offer history buffs are Boston and Philadelphia.
It makes sense: After all, New York, Boston and Philadelphia are among the oldest major cities in the United States. Also, in part because of its size and location. all sorts of people have found their way here. As a result, all sorts of interesting events have happened here.
So it probably wouldn't surprise you to know that one of my favorite non-bike blogs, The Bowery Boys, is devoted to the history of this metropolis.
Today's post features a podcast about a nearly two centuries of bicycles and bicycling in The Big Apple. Human-powered two-wheeled vehicles have played some rather surprising roles in some of this city's happenings, and some people you wouldn't expect to be involeved with them, are and were.
Sometimes the younger generation doesn't believe me when I tell them that there was a time when messengers and others who rode fixed-gear bikes weren't hipsters. In case you don't believe me, I'll give you this image from The Bowery Boys:
You have to admit, though, he is stylish.
It makes sense: After all, New York, Boston and Philadelphia are among the oldest major cities in the United States. Also, in part because of its size and location. all sorts of people have found their way here. As a result, all sorts of interesting events have happened here.
So it probably wouldn't surprise you to know that one of my favorite non-bike blogs, The Bowery Boys, is devoted to the history of this metropolis.
Today's post features a podcast about a nearly two centuries of bicycles and bicycling in The Big Apple. Human-powered two-wheeled vehicles have played some rather surprising roles in some of this city's happenings, and some people you wouldn't expect to be involeved with them, are and were.
Sometimes the younger generation doesn't believe me when I tell them that there was a time when messengers and others who rode fixed-gear bikes weren't hipsters. In case you don't believe me, I'll give you this image from The Bowery Boys:
You have to admit, though, he is stylish.
I discovered The Bowery Boys from your blog, and so enjoy reading about the history of NYC; especially now that my daughter has recently moved there as an aspiring young actress.
ReplyDeleteChris--Isn't it a great blog? How is your daughter doing, anyway?
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