Lowe, Émile Théodore
Émile Théodore Lowe (April 20, 1846 - July 23, 1921) was a German-born architect who lived in Algiers, Algeria. Born in Schwerin, Germany, Lowe married twice and was both his wives died before he did. His first marriage was to Ida Hélène Marie Bottchen and his second marriage was to Julie Euphrasie Wallez.
Cycling around Algiers at the turn of the 20th century.
Carte Vélocipédique des Environs d'Alger.
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This is a 1909 Émile Lowe cycling map of the environs of Algiers, Algeria. The map documents the introduction of cycling to colonial Algeria and how, there, as elsewhere, cycling evolved into a popular pastime that encouraged the development of good roads, ultimately paving the way for the automobile age. (more details)