History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

BB-61

Here is more info. about the USS Iowa BB-61:

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Sioux City Art Center: The Briar Cliff Review Exhibition

On temporary display at the Sioux City Art Center is the Briar Cliff Review Exhibition:




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