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- "Motor Truck News," Bound Volume for 1947, (Vol. 36) - The New York State Motor Truck Association, Inc. produced <EM>Motor Truck News</EM> to keep its members informed about important news affecting the trucking industry. The periodical also contained advertisements and lists of local businesses that catered to truckers needs.
- 1947
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"Motor Truck News," Bound Volume for 1947, (Vol. 36)
The New York State Motor Truck Association, Inc. produced Motor Truck News to keep its members informed about important news affecting the trucking industry. The periodical also contained advertisements and lists of local businesses that catered to truckers needs.
- Horse Drawn Dray, circa 1890 - Simple two-wheeled drays like this were the most common means of moving goods between docks, railroad stations, and businesses in pre-automotive American cities. This dray was made by Studebaker of South Bend, Indiana, once the nation's largest maker of horse-drawn vehicles. Studebaker entered the automobile business in 1902 and became a major builder before ending motor vehicle production in 1966.
- circa 1890
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Horse Drawn Dray, circa 1890
Simple two-wheeled drays like this were the most common means of moving goods between docks, railroad stations, and businesses in pre-automotive American cities. This dray was made by Studebaker of South Bend, Indiana, once the nation's largest maker of horse-drawn vehicles. Studebaker entered the automobile business in 1902 and became a major builder before ending motor vehicle production in 1966.
- Ford Model T Loaded into Boxcar for Shipment, Highland Park, Michigan, 1926 - Ford Motor Company sent its Model T cars to destinations around the world. When moved by railroad, cars were partially disassembled to save space in boxcars. When going overseas, cars could either be partially disassembled and crated, or loaded into a ship's hold fully assembled. Gas, oil and water were usually drained from each vehicle to reduce weight.
- March 01, 1926
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Ford Model T Loaded into Boxcar for Shipment, Highland Park, Michigan, 1926
Ford Motor Company sent its Model T cars to destinations around the world. When moved by railroad, cars were partially disassembled to save space in boxcars. When going overseas, cars could either be partially disassembled and crated, or loaded into a ship's hold fully assembled. Gas, oil and water were usually drained from each vehicle to reduce weight.
- Providence and Worcester Canal Boat Company Schedule from Newspaper, Rhode Island, 1829 - The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal construction and use in the United States, providing easier access to territories for settlement and commerce. This advertisement of the Providence and Worcester Canal Boat Company, from September 8, 1829, supplied dates and times of departure, along with freight and passenger rates between the two cities.
- September 08, 1829
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Providence and Worcester Canal Boat Company Schedule from Newspaper, Rhode Island, 1829
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal construction and use in the United States, providing easier access to territories for settlement and commerce. This advertisement of the Providence and Worcester Canal Boat Company, from September 8, 1829, supplied dates and times of departure, along with freight and passenger rates between the two cities.
- Red River Cart Replica, circa 1925 - From the 1820s to the 1850s, hundreds of these simple, rugged carts transported annual supplies to the Red River Valley settlements of Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada. On return trips, the carts -- each drawn by a single ox -- carried meat, furs, and skins to St. Paul. This replica was probably built for exhibition by the Great Northern Railway.
- circa 1925
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Red River Cart Replica, circa 1925
From the 1820s to the 1850s, hundreds of these simple, rugged carts transported annual supplies to the Red River Valley settlements of Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada. On return trips, the carts -- each drawn by a single ox -- carried meat, furs, and skins to St. Paul. This replica was probably built for exhibition by the Great Northern Railway.
- Delivery Wagon, circa 1890 - Delivery wagons were used by all types of businesses to transport goods from the vendor to the customer. Flare boards on top of this vehicle keep the cargo from spilling over the sides, and the end gate drops to ease loading and unloading. This wagon has an interesting device that allows the two gate catches to be released simultaneously.
- circa 1890
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Delivery Wagon, circa 1890
Delivery wagons were used by all types of businesses to transport goods from the vendor to the customer. Flare boards on top of this vehicle keep the cargo from spilling over the sides, and the end gate drops to ease loading and unloading. This wagon has an interesting device that allows the two gate catches to be released simultaneously.
- Conestoga Wagon, circa 1840 - Conestoga wagons first appeared in Pennsylvania's Conestoga River valley about 1750. Designed for freight, the Conestoga's curved body tended to keep the load in the center, rather than shifting it toward the rear. The Conestoga's popularity peaked in the first half of the 19th century -- before railroads replaced it for hauling agricultural products and manufactured goods.
- circa 1840
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Conestoga Wagon, circa 1840
Conestoga wagons first appeared in Pennsylvania's Conestoga River valley about 1750. Designed for freight, the Conestoga's curved body tended to keep the load in the center, rather than shifting it toward the rear. The Conestoga's popularity peaked in the first half of the 19th century -- before railroads replaced it for hauling agricultural products and manufactured goods.
- Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad Freight Receipt, 1839 - Cushing & Brothers received this receipt, dated May 22, 1839, for "one bundle" to be transported on the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad, which was part of the "Citizens' Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- May 22, 1839
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Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad Freight Receipt, 1839
Cushing & Brothers received this receipt, dated May 22, 1839, for "one bundle" to be transported on the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad, which was part of the "Citizens' Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Loading Package Freight on Stern-Wheeler "Jas. T. Staples," Mobile, Alabama, circa 1910 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, the steamer <EM>James T. Staples</EM> takes on sacks, boxes, kegs, and crates of freight (including a piano, right) at a busy wharf.
- circa 1910
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Loading Package Freight on Stern-Wheeler "Jas. T. Staples," Mobile, Alabama, circa 1910
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, the steamer James T. Staples takes on sacks, boxes, kegs, and crates of freight (including a piano, right) at a busy wharf.
- Maine Trailer License Plate, 1946 - Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- 1946
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Maine Trailer License Plate, 1946
Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.