Major Taylor Monument – Worcester, Massachusetts - Atlas Obscura
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Discover Major Taylor Monument in Worcester, Massachusetts: Dedicated to one of the world's first Black international, athletic superstars.
Dedicated to one of the world's first Black international, athletic superstars.
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Major Taylor Monument – Worcester, Massachusetts - Atlas Obscura
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Major Taylor Monument – Worcester, Massachusetts - Atlas Obscura
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