Cup, First Prize, Providence

Glenn H. Curtiss built the foundation for his airplane engine fame on the knowledge and prestige he gained from building and racing motorcycles. By 1902 he and three other employees were manufacturing motorcycles under the brand name "Hercules". This trophy was awarded to Curtiss at the F. A. M. Meet for winning first place in the one mile time trial in the 30.5 cubic inches class on a machine of his own design, building credibility for his brand name.