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Arthur H. Harris, Sr.<br />

1916: Celebrating 100 Years!<br />

In 1916, Art Harris Sr. founded his trucking company in Finnegan’s Alley, New Britain, Connecticut.<br />

The Alley, which disappeared in the early sixties through development, was just <strong>of</strong>f Main Street. Back<br />

then, it was home to many young businesses.<br />

Finnegan’s Stable supplied draft horses to many <strong>of</strong> the local draymen including American Express and<br />

H.R. Walker Co. Art Harris and many other truckers housed their solid-tired, chain-driven trucks in Ed<br />

Dennison’s Garage.<br />

1916 was a year full <strong>of</strong> other beginnings, as well. The following<br />

events also took place in the United States during 1916:<br />

• Chicago Cubs play 1st game at Weeghman Park (now Wrigley Field)<br />

• 1st PGA Championship, Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Golfer Association (PGA) forms in NYC<br />

• Charlie Chaplin signs film contract<br />

• Women are allowed to attend a boxing match<br />

• Boys Scouts <strong>of</strong> America forms<br />

• Boeing aircraft flies for 1st time<br />

• Coca-Cola brings current Coke formula to the market

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