Two Men Ride Penny-farthings, 1886

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Photo Credit: Los Angeles Public Library

James Irvine (II) and Harry Baechtel rode bikes from San Fernando to Irvine Ranch (picture was taken in Santa Ana). They rode penny-farthings – also called high wheel bicycles – where one large wheel is in front of a smaller wheel.