Take a two-wheeled adventure through history!
Over the past 200 years, the bicycle has evolved into a vehicle that opens doors to new adventures and experiences for all ages. Learn about the many ways this 19th-century invention significantly impacted Chicagoland manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure, and how the bicycle redefined an era of newfound leisure and independence. This story of the “human-powered carriage” is told through examples of iconic bicycles, artifacts, and timeless photographs. See a special display on Elmhurst adventurer, educator, and “World’s Most Traveled Man,” J. Hart Rosdail, and hear colorful tales from his record-setting journeys across the globe on his trusted bicycle, Jacqueline. Learn about the history of the Illinois Prairie Path.
FREE
Phone: (630) 833-1457
Email: ehm@elmhurst.org
2023/06/09 - 2023/09/17
Elmhurst History Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126
Free limited parking in museum lot