The Harley-Davidson Comes to Oregon - 1912
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Hauser Brothers was one of the earliest Harley-Davidson dealers in Oregon. An inscription on the back of the original photo identifies this as their Albany store.
Hauser Brothers was one of the earliest Harley-Davidson dealers in Oregon. An inscription on the back of the original photo identifies this as their Albany store. The brand new bike parked at the curb appears to be a 1912 model 8XA with a single cylinder engine.
Although the V-twin was introduced in 1909, at this time the lower priced single cylinder was still a good seller. Detail view 1 shows two new features introduced in 1912 -- the floating seat and the "free wheel" control lever. Both innovations were trumpeted in advertisements of that time.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | Unknown |
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Location | Albany, Linn County |
Subject | Motorcycles, Retail Stores |
Decade | 1910s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Medium-size Print |
Size of Original | 4.8 x 6.7 inches |
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