Harley-Davidson has come a long way from producing motorcycles in a 10x15-foot wooden shed in the backyard of the Davidson home in 1903. With over a century of history under its belt, the Motor Company officially kicked off construction of its Harley-Davidson Museum to be located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Held on the future museum grounds at 6th and Canal Street, the groundbreaking was done in a manner most fitting to the Motor Company. Instead of a traditional shovel, Harley-Davidson dirt track racer Scott Parker worked the clutch of a Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster-the resulting burnout sent dirt flying off the spinning rear tire. Hundreds of guests including, state and local officials; representatives of Harley-Davidson riders, dealers, suppliers and employees; current and past company executives; and local business and community leaders attended the event. Anticipated to open in 2008, the 130,000 square foot museum will be spread out over a 20-acre parcel of land with exhibit space with motorcycles from H-D's collection of more than 400 vehicles, as a well as a restaurant, cafe, retail shop, meeting space, special events facilities, and the Motor Company's archives. The museum opening will coincide with Harley's 105th anniversary and the factory is planning a birthday celebration. For more information about Harley-Davidson and the upcoming museum, visit www.harley-davidson.com or www.h-dmuseum.com