Mon 5 Jan 2009
A bicycle race lays the groundwork for the Lincoln Highway
by James Lin
Posted in Utah · Leave a comment
The route for a coast-to-coast bicycle race in 1896 eventually led to the routing of the Lincoln Highway, and later Interstate 80, through Salt Lake City.
- Living History: Big Bill’s bicycle set the course for the freeway, Salt Lake Tribune, January 5, 2009