Alvin Drysdale Anything and Everything

[Underground Bicycle Shop]

This Thread is for a great American Frame Builder named Alvin Drysdale.
I feel like his work is known but underestimated by the lack of history.
Any photos of him or his bikes or serial numbers or models, decals, invoices, etc would help
To start this off, I have a clear photo of him Never before seen.
I've had 4 Drysdales and they are excellent works of fine craftsmanship.

 

[Underground Bicycle Shop]

He retired to Bradley Beach NJ. I worked at the shop that purchased his frame building materials, bikes, photos, sketches, etc.
He died in a retirement home and his belongings were tossed in a dumpster. Someone smart took that stuff out and sold it to Sam F. Further Preserving whatever was left.

 

[mike j]

Interesting, what year was that photo taken ?

 

[Underground Bicycle Shop]

Interesting, what year was that photo taken ?

I have to find out...Def. 40's. Oval Brooks, Early Simplex Shifter

 

[barracuda]

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 21, 1921:

 

[barracuda]

Oakland Tribune, Aug. 18, 1924:

 

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Associated Press, Sept. 5, 1924:

 

[barracuda]

Santa Anna Register, Aug. 10, 1925:

 

[barracuda]

Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Feb. 12, 1928:

 

[barracuda]

Fresno Bee, Aug. 1970: