Capital region motorcycling / Mark A. Supley ; foreword by Ron Hedger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Supley, Mark A., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motorcycling--New York (State)--Albany--History--Pictorial works.

Motorcycling.

Motorcycling--New York (State)--Schenectady County--History--Pictorial works.

Schenectady County (N.Y.)--History--Pictorial works.

Schenectady County (N.Y.).

Schenectady County (N.Y.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Albany (N.Y.)--History--Pictorial works.

Albany (N.Y.).

Albany (N.Y.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, [2014]

Summary:

The early 20th century was a time of greatness and prosperity for New York's Capital Region. Economically powerful cities like Albany and Schenectady were home to emergent companies that employed a growing population. This influx gave way to an abundance of stores and retail establishments that catered to newly settled residents. With the local economy experiencing unprecedented growth, people had discretionary income to be used for leisure activities, such as going to Proctor's Theater or enjoying the sport of motorcycling. Capital Region Motorcycling reveals the many activities that were enjoyed by those who wished to participate or watch. Photographs of road tours, polo matches, hill climbs, field meets, scrambles, and short-track and ice racing are featured alongside stories of the Electric City Riders and Spitzies Roamers motorcycle clubs.

OCLC:

900733981