History of Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati
The dealership was founded in the teens and operated in downtown Cincinnati. It later moved to Central Parkway and operated from that location until 1963. At that time it was forced to make way for the Bureau of Employment Services Building that still occupies the site. The dealership then moved into a new building at 1375 Tennessee Ave. where it operated until August of 1999. At that time Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati, Inc. operated from two adjoining buildings totaling perhaps 7500 square feet. Sales results and Harley-Davidson's management dictated a newer, larger, and more modern facility so we moved into our newly constructed 30,000 plus square foot facility in August of 1999.
Ray Konkler was the dealer from the 1930's until his death in May of 1978. In 1953, a young man named Robert Cobbe joined the dealership in parts counter sales and went on to become the General Manager, a position he still occupies. In early 2003 Harley-Davidson Motor Co. recognized Bob for 50 years of loyal service to the company, to former dealer Ray Konkler, and from 1978 to December of 2004 with Ferd and Thelma Meinor, and now with new owners Robert Nolan and Greg Stith.
Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati has been the largest sales volume dealer in the Greater Cincinnati area for over twenty years and has been the recipient of many prestigious Harley-Davidson Company Awards for outstanding sales and service to the customers and the community at large.
The new owners of HARLEY-DAVIDSON of CINCINNATI, Robert Nolan and Greg Stith, would like to take this opportunity to invite each of you to visit our dealership and experience first hand the buzz surrounding the "American Icon". With Harley-Davidson's expanded product, we're certain the right motorcycle is just screamin' for you to join the ever-growing family of proud Harley® bike owners and riders.
