1987 Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plan York, Pennsylvania
By: Greg Grider
Date: 1987 (dated) Pennsylvania
Dimensions: 36 x 24 inches (91.5 x 61 cm)
A highly detailed and whimsical map of the Harley-Davidson final assembly plant located in York, Pennsylvania. The map was designed by the commercial illustrator Greg Grider who is known for creating engaging and informative illustrations for corporate and promotional art. The work is quite rare, with no known examples cited in OCLC.
In a pictorial style, the map shows the Harley-Davidson final assembly plant layout, including the assembly lines, storage areas, testing areas, and other facilities. Small figures of workers and vehicles present a lively, bustling atmosphere while informational captions throughout the map explain different parts of the process, giving viewers insight into the production and assembly of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Important areas to the assembly process and plant functionality include...
- Numerous assembly lines, each labeled with different stages of the motorcycle building process.
- A test track over just over 1 mile where one lucky worker is seen speeding along on a fresh hog.
- Loading Docks where parts and finished products are received and shipped out.
- Warehouses and Storage Areas for components and finished motorcycles.
- Administrative and other facilities that dealt with paperwork, orders, maintenance records, and other functions.
The rarity and design and subject matter of this map makes it an ideal piece for map collectors, motorcyclists, aficionados of factories and production processes of the late 1980s. The time in which this map was made is also noteworthy as it depicts a factory primarily run by workers just as machine assembly lines and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing were beginning to dominate the automotive manufacturing process.
About Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is an iconic American motorcycle manufacturer founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903 by William S. Harley, Arthur Davidson, Walter Davidson, and William A. Davidson. The company has become one of the most recognized and respected names in the motorcycle industry, known for producing heavyweight motorcycles designed for cruising on highways.
Harley-Davidson's motorcycles, often referred to as "Harleys," have become synonymous with a certain rugged, rebellious image, especially popular among motorcycle enthusiasts and members of motorcycle clubs. The company played a significant role in American culture, particularly through its association with the counterculture movement in the 1960s and the biker subculture.
Today, Harley-Davidson remains a symbol of American engineering and freedom, with a loyal customer base and a strong presence in the global market. The company also engages in various community-building efforts, including organizing motorcycle rallies and charity events, further solidifying its place in American culture.
Condition: This map is in A+ condition with bright colors and no foreign markings or tears, It has been linen-backed for preservation and presentation purposes.
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