Ward Two in Somerville in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Spinning Wheels

Photographed by Marc Posner, July 3, 2024

1. Spinning Wheels Marker

Inscription.
Some spectacular October morning, as the Tour de Somerville bicycle race flashes past the corner of Central Street and Somerville Avenue in a swirl of spokes and spandex, consider this: just over a century ago, Somerville boasted exactly one bike. Its owner? The same Willie Nickerson who helped create the first disposable razor. As sources of fun, exercise, and practical transportation, bicycles have glided gracefully through the city's history ever since - and their popularity here helped Somerville Avenue qualify for federal funds as an official "intermodal transportation corridor."

Erected by City of Somerville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 42° 23.012′ N, 71° 6.513′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Ward Two. It is at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Bleachery Court, on the right when traveling east on Somerville Avenue. Located in Conway Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Somerville Ave, Somerville MA 02143, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Boston and specifically in Greater Boston.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: It's All Downhill from Here (here, next to this marker); Colors of Defiance / From a Powdered Wig to the Powder House (here,

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next to this marker); Where Did Somerville Get Its Name? (a few steps from this marker); Mommy, What Did People Do Before Cell Phones? (a few steps from this marker); A River Runs Through It. No, Really? / One Farm, Ten Hills, 600 Ships (a few steps from this marker); Anthony (Tony) Lavelli, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); The Fabric of the City (a few steps from this marker); The Quietman Makes Some Noise / Taking the Gloves Off (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerville.

Photographed by Marc Posner, July 3, 2024

2. Spinning Wheels Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.