Cherry, Matthew A.
1834-after 1895 · Contribution: 1888-1895
Transportation
Improvements to the velocipede leading to a tricycle design, and a streetcar fender to reduce collision damage and improve safety
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1834-after 1895
- Active since
- 1888-1895
- Category
- Transportation
Impact on the world
Cherry improved early human-powered vehicles and devised a collision guard whose principle survives in the bumper on every modern car.
Sources
- BlackPast.org
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