Pope Manufacturing Company, founded in 1876 by Albert Augustus Pope, was an influential American bicycle manufacturer that later transitioned into automobile production. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Pope became one of the leading bicycle manufacturers of the late 19th century, producing a wide range of bicycles and tricycles. In the early 20th century, Pope ventured into automobile manufacturing, producing electric and gasoline-powered cars under the Columbia and Pope-Tribune brand names. While Pope automobiles were known for their advanced engineering and luxurious features, including electric lighting and pneumatic tires, the company faced stiff competition from other established automobile manufacturers. Despite its brief foray into automobile production, Pope’s legacy as a pioneering American bicycle manufacturer endures, with its bicycles and early automobiles prized by collectors for their historical significance and craftsmanship.