Harley-Davidson
100th Anniversary
2003, a year to remember...
On this page I will be going back into the history of Harley-Davidson
and I will look forward to the upcoming Harley-Davidson 100th
Anniversary. During the coming months, information will be added to this page.
If you have any suggestions, please contact me through the mail page.
...going back...
Where it all began...
| 1901 | William S. Harley (age 21) and Arthur Davidson (age 20) draw the patterns for a single cylinder engine for use in bicycles. During 1901 they finish one engine to expriment with in bicycles. |
| 1902 | Arthur Davidson writes his brother Walter (age 26) a letter about their engine. Walter decides to return to Milwaukee to take a ride on the new machine. |
| 1903 | William S. Harley, Walter and Arthur Davidson build their first motorcycle that completes a road test. Meanwhile, Mr. Davidson Senior has built a 10 by 15 feet shed in the back yard of the Davidson home at 38th Street and Highland Avenue, Milwaukee. |
| 1904 | Walter Davidson quits his job and devotes himself entirely to the motorcycle business. The shop has doubled in size to 10 by 30 feet. Three machines were built during this year. |
...looking forward...
Harley-Davidson's future...?
2003 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary.
| August 27 | Arrival in Milwaukee of "The Ride Home". |
| August 28-30 | The Celebration - Miller Park and Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Grounds in Oshkosh. |
:: Links ::
Harley-Davidson
www.the100thanniversary.com
