Carillon Historical Park

DAYTON, Ohio – May marks National Bike Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate our nation’s bicycle history than by visiting Carillon Historical Park’s showcase of historical bicycles.

The Park’s collection of over 55 bicycles demonstrates how bikes have evolved from a primitive two-wheel conveyance in the early 19th century, into a major means of transportation and recreation. Along the way it fostered social and technological changes. For the first time in history, riders could choose their destination, route and schedule.

The Park’s 1865 Boneshaker, which turns 140 this year, is the oldest bicycle in our collection. Made in New York by the Wood Brothers, this vehicle, also called the velocipede, was known for its rough ride on cobblestone streets and dirt roads. A major step forward in the evolution of the bicycle was the attachment of pedals and cranks to the front axle of the Boneshaker. Our Boneshaker has a metal frame painted green with red wooden wheels and spokes. It has red handle grips and a flat leather seat wired to a wooden base and iron tires and pedals.

The Park also houses a 1955 Huffy Radiobike, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. Built by the Huffman Manufacturing Company in Dayton, it features a radio built into the tank, with the antenna and battery pack on the rear carrier. Radiobikes were a short-lived fad due to the emergence and popularity of transistor radios. Our Huffy Radiobike is painted green and white with frame containing the radio and battery "Power pack" on the luggage rack. It also has a headlamp and chain guard.

Celebrate National Bike Month by visiting Carillon Historical Park, where visitors can pedal through the history of bicycles.




		Celebrate Bicycle History Month at Carillon Historical Park DAYTON, Ohio – May marks National Bike Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate our nation’s bicycle history than by visiting Carillon Historical Park’s showcase of historical bicycles. The Park’s collection of over 55 bicycles demonstrates how bikes have evolved from a primitive two-wheel conveyance in the early 19th century, into a major means of transportation and recreation. Along the way it fostered social and technological changes. For the first time in history, riders could choose their destination, route and schedule. The Park’s 1865 Boneshaker, which turns 140 this year, is the oldest bicycle in our collection. Made in New York by the Wood Brothers, this vehicle, also called the velocipede, was known for its rough ride on cobblestone streets and dirt roads. A major step forward in the evolution of the bicycle was the attachment of pedals and cranks to the front axle of the Boneshaker. Our Boneshaker has a metal frame painted green with red wooden wheels and spokes. It has red handle grips and a flat leather seat wired to a wooden base and iron tires and pedals. The Park also houses a 1955 Huffy Radiobike, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. Built by the Huffman Manufacturing Company in Dayton, it features a radio built into the tank, with the antenna and battery pack on the rear carrier. Radiobikes were a short-lived fad due to the emergence and popularity of transistor radios. Our Huffy Radiobike is painted green and white with frame containing the radio and battery "Power pack" on the luggage rack. It also has a headlamp and chain guard. Celebrate National Bike Month by visiting Carillon Historical Park, where visitors can pedal through the history of bicycles.


Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve New Year's Day

ADMISSION CHARGE: Excluding Special Ticketed Events Adults: $8.00 Children (3-17): $5.00 Seniors: $7.00 Members and children under 3 are FREE Admission and hours subject to change Dayton History at Carillon Park 1000 Carillon Blvd. Dayton, Ohio 45409 Phone: (937) 293-2841 Fax: (937) 293-5798
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