Buffalo New York 1896 Globe Cycle Works Bicycle Letterhead 8.5 x 11

This January 28, 1896 business letter from Globe Cycle Works of Buffalo, New York documents the firm’s participation in the peak years of America’s bicycle boom.

During the mid-1890s cycling craze, manufacturers and retailers across cities like Buffalo expanded rapidly to meet demand for bicycles and related accessories. The period marked a pivotal moment in industrial production and urban mobility, as bicycle firms invested heavily in branding, distribution networks, and supplier relationships. Trade correspondence such as this reflects the commercial infrastructure supporting the industry’s explosive growth.

The illustrated letterhead features a globe emblem encircled by the name Globe Cycle Works, with Buffalo, N.Y. prominently displayed and the address at the corner of Broadway and Elm. Dated January 28, 1896, the typed letter is addressed to H. H. Hill Brass Co., East Hampton, Conn., requesting a catalogue and discount information on bells to complement the company’s bicycle line. The 8.5 x 11 sheet shows original fold lines from mailing and typical light age toning consistent with late nineteenth-century business stationery.

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