Item 103615 - State Police trooper on a Harley Davidson, ca. 1936
- Item 103615 - State Police trooper on a Harley Davidson, ca. 1936
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Image Info A Maine State Police trooper showed off his Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the camera. The bike was probably a 1936 VL 1200cc Police Pursuit model.
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From 1921 until 1935, the State Police patrolled Maine roads only on motorcycles and, occasionally, horses. Cruisers were added to force in 1935 and motorcycles were phased out by 1954.
