Fixie messengers, 1911 style
There is nothing new under the sun. ;) Meet a non-poseur fixie messenger.
Said he was fourteen years old. Works until after one a.m. every night. He is precocious and not a little “tough.” Has been here at this office for only three months, but he already knows the Red Light District thoroughly and goes there constantly. He told me he often sleeps down at the Bay Line boat docks all night. Several times I saw his mother hanging around the office, but she seemed more concerned about getting his pay envelope than anything else.
(Via Shorpy, the 100-Year-Old Photo Blog)
Fritz said,
June 9, 2007 @ 6:14 pm
Wow. Amazing. I need to put my kids to work I think.
Fritz said,
June 9, 2007 @ 6:24 pm
Also, it’s probably not a fixie — in 1911 this bike would be equipped with a coaster-brake hub.