A 19th century Sterling Bicycle
Also known as: "Sterling Cycle Works"
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General
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
Advertising
Slogan: "Built like a watch" and "Worldwide is the Sterling's reputation"
Annie Oakley Ad - unknown date
Persian (Iran) Ad - 1897
Ad - unknown date
Interesting facts
The Kenosha Factory
The Kenosha factory was sold to Thomas B. Jeffery in 1900 and became one of the first automobile factories in the US.
