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June 26, 1897
The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
What is this article about?
The Kewalo Bicycle Track Association decides to disband, with C. S. Desky and H. E. Walker taking over to build a new private bicycle track on a four-acre site near Waikiki, aiming for completion by September 1. The track will be wooden, one-sixth mile long, with modern features for speed and safety.
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The Kewalo Bicycle Track Association is to disband, and C. S. Desky and H. E. Walker will build the much-talked-of track as a private enterprise.
Such was the decision arrived at last night. Mr. Desky and his colleague will brook no further delay in the matter. They propose to commence operations at once, and to have their track ready for use by September 1.
The new track is to be built on a four-acre tract on the Waikiki side of Cyclomore. It will be a wooden track, one-sixth of a mile, 18 feet in width, with a 23-foot stretch. The outer edge of the track will be six feet higher than the inner edge, making the track fast and safe, and a great improvement on the famous Velodrome track in San Francisco. The grand stand will have a seating capacity of 500, and there will be, in addition, private boxes, with chairs, for bicycle parties. The track will be inclosed by a tight board fence eight feet in height. The dressing rooms and training quarters will be under the grand stand.
The Kewalo Bicycle Track Association is to disband, and C. S. Desky and H. E. Walker will build the much-talked-of track as a private enterprise.
Such was the decision arrived at last night. Mr. Desky and his colleague will brook no further delay in the matter. They propose to commence operations at once, and to have their track ready for use by September 1.
The new track is to be built on a four-acre tract on the Waikiki side of Cyclomore. It will be a wooden track, one-sixth of a mile, 18 feet in width, with a 23-foot stretch. The outer edge of the track will be six feet higher than the inner edge, making the track fast and safe, and a great improvement on the famous Velodrome track in San Francisco. The grand stand will have a seating capacity of 500, and there will be, in addition, private boxes, with chairs, for bicycle parties. The track will be inclosed by a tight board fence eight feet in height. The dressing rooms and training quarters will be under the grand stand.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bicycle Track
Private Enterprise
Waikiki
Cyclomore
Desky
Walker
Disbandment
What entities or persons were involved?
C. S. Desky
H. E. Walker
Kewalo Bicycle Track Association
Where did it happen?
Four Acre Tract On The Waikiki Side Of Cyclomore
Story Details
Key Persons
C. S. Desky
H. E. Walker
Kewalo Bicycle Track Association
Location
Four Acre Tract On The Waikiki Side Of Cyclomore
Event Date
Last Night, Ready By September 1
Story Details
The association disbands; Desky and Walker build private track starting immediately, with detailed specs for a fast, safe wooden bicycle course improved over San Francisco's Velodrome.