Sterling Bicycle Co.
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A 19th century Sterling Bicycle |
Also known as: "Sterling Cycle Works"A
19th century American bicycle company based in
Chicago, Illinois. Many sources state that
Thomas B. Jeffery bought the
defunct Sterling Bicycle Company's
Kenosha, Wisconsin factory in
1900 so, it appears that the company was out of business by the 20th century.
Dates of Operation:
*Sterling Cycle Works, Chicago IL, 1894-1898
*Sterling Cycle Works, Kenosha WI, 1899
Slogan:
"Built like a watch" and
"Worldwide is the Sterling's reputation" |
Annie Oakley Ad - unknown date |
The
Kenosha factory was sold to
Thomas B. Jeffery in
1900 and became one of the first automobile factories in the US.
