Hundreds Bid Harley-Davidson Dealer Farewell
Harley-Davidson of Maryland, located on Troy Hill Drive in Elkridge, will go out of business on Feb. 28. On Feb. 5, the store hosted a retirement party for its owner, who is moving to North Carolina.
More than 400 people braved a cold drizzle on Saturday to bid Tina Ice, 66, farewell. She is retiring from Harley-Davidson of Maryland, which she has owned and operated for 20 years. What might have otherwise been a happy occasion was tarnished by the news that the dealership, located at 7010 Troy Hill Drive in Elkridge, will go out of business on Feb. 28. “I’m okay. I feel good,” said Ice with a tinge of emotion in her voice. “I’ve seen people today that I haven’t seen in years. This is great.” Dozens of shoppers were buying motorcycle clothing and accessories in a flurry of activity during the daylong event that appeared part flea market and part retirement party. Loyal customers stood by in small groups stoically taking in the scene. “I…
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Bud Noyes
10:45 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
I delt with HD of Elkridge in the early 1990's just after Mr. Ed's purchase of the business when they were located on Howard Lane. I am certainly sorry to see any person lose their business but I was not suprized to learn of the company's demise. Actually, I was suprized that the business made it for almost 20 years. I am sure that the economy had alot to with the company failing. However, part … more ›