Capital Region Motorcycling (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (994 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 146712222X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Capital Region Motorcycling reveals the many activities that were enjoyed by those who wished to participate or watch. 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. Economically powerful cities like Albany and Schenectady were home to emergent companies that employed a growing population. 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.. This influx gave way to an abundance of stores and retail establishments that catered to newly settled residents. The early 20th century was a time of greatness and prosperity for New York’s Capital Region
Mark A. . Ron Hedger is on the board of directors for the Saratoga Automobile Museum and is the president of the Eastern Motor Sports Press Association. Supley is a local motorcycle historian, restorer, and racer and an author who specializes in the history of motorcycling the Capital Region of New York St
"Great photo collection." according to Doug B.. As a local I really enjoyed the photos only wish there was more in depth writing.. Five Stars Excellent history of the capital district mortorcylce community. "Five Stars" according to Marcel Leveille. Happy with purchase.
Ron Hedger is on the board of directors for the Saratoga Automobile Museum and is the president of the Eastern Motor Sports Press Association. About the Author Mark A. . He has won a national award for his restoration of a 1926 Harley Davidson that currently resides in the Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, New York. Supley is a local motorcycle historian, restorer, and racer and an author who specializes in the history of motorcycling the Capital Region of New York State