Adolph Schoeninger | |
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Born | Weil der Stadt, Germany | January 20, 1833
Died | December 13, 1900 | (aged 67)
Burial place | Graceland Cemetery |
Citizenship | United States |
Occupation | Industrialist |
Years active | 1866–1893 |
Known for | Owning Western Wheel Works |
Spouse |
Augusta Reichmann (m. 1857) |
Children | 3 |
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Adolph Schoeninger (January 20, 1833 – December 13, 1900) was a German-born American businessman. He was born in Weil der Stadt, Germany, and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was an industrialist who owned Western Wheel Works in Chicago, Illinois. His company became one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world.[1]