Life Magazine did an short write-up on the Chicago chapter of the National Bicycle Dealers’ Association from 1948. The 15 pictures that accompany them are excellent.

http://life.time.com/curiosities/bizarre-bikes-built-by-chicagoans-...

The spike wheeled bike is my favorite, I bet that thing would aerate the hell out of a lawn. Also, I'm sure he quit riding it when someone forgot to look when crossing the street.