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Vintage photograph titled 'Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealers, Butte, Montana, circa 1914'

Vintage photograph titled 'Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealers, Butte, Montana, circa 1914'

History

This photograph captures a Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in Butte, Montana, around 1914, during the early golden age of American motorcycling. Butte was a booming copper mining town at the time, and motorcycle clubs and dealerships were emerging across America as motorcycles became increasingly popular for both transportation and recreation. The image shows a row of motorcycles lined up outside the dealership, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for motorized two-wheelers in the early 20th century. This type of historical photograph appeals strongly to motorcycle enthusiasts, Harley-Davidson collectors, and historians of American transportation and Western Americana. The image holds particular value for those interested in Montana history, early motorcycle culture, and the development of American retail establishments. Collectors prize such photographs for their documentary value, capturing a specific moment in time when motorcycles were transforming American mobility and culture.

Origin

Butte, Montana, United States

Time period

circa 1914