Discovering Hog Heaven—Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum

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Discovering Hog Heaven

at Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum

 

1945 U.S. Army Harley-Davidson at Harley-Davidson Museum Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
1945 U.S. Army Harley-Davidson at Harley-Davidson Museum Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer

 

Join Jim Fricke, Curatorial Director at the 130,000 square-foot Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as he shares highlights of the legendary motorcycle’s 117-year history.

The first Harley was introduced in 1903. By 1920 Harley-Davidson was the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer with dealers in 67 countries.

Discover how the motorcycle’s role in WWI and WWII propelled the legend of the Harley.

 

Listen to Jim Fricke’s interview on the Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer Podcast  NPR.ORG

Tim McCormick Project Manager (left), Jim Fricke Curatorial Director (right), Tom Wilmer (center) at Harley-Davidson Museum
Tim McCormick Project Manager (left), Jim Fricke Curatorial Director (right), Tom Wilmer (center) at Harley-Davidson Museum
1916 US Mail Harley-Davidson at Harley Davidson Museum  Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
1916 US Mail Harley-Davidson at Harley Davidson Museum Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
1929 & 1932 Harley-Davidson at Harley Davidson Museum Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo Credit Tom Wilmer
1929 & 1932 Harley-Davidson at Harley Davidson Museum Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo Credit Tom Wilmer
Latin American Motorcycle Association visits Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
Latin American Motorcycle Association visits Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
Jimmy Murphy 1922 Indianapolis 500 winner aboard his Harley Davidson. Photo Credit: Library of Congress
Jimmy Murphy 1922 Indianapolis 500 winner aboard his Harley Davidson. Photo Credit: Library of Congress
1909 & 1906 Harley-Davidson motorcycles at Harley-Davidson Museum
1909 & 1906 Harley-Davidson motorcycles at Harley-Davidson Museum

 

 

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