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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.
- 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.
- "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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Broadside, "New Line of Iron Steam Propellers between Albany and Philadelphia," 1840-1850 - This 1840s broadside advertises a new line of iron-sided, steam-propelled boats that travelled between Albany and Philadelphia via the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Hudson River. The time and length of trips, and the rates for shipment of merchandise are provided in detail.
- 1840-1850
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Broadside, "New Line of Iron Steam Propellers between Albany and Philadelphia," 1840-1850
This 1840s broadside advertises a new line of iron-sided, steam-propelled boats that travelled between Albany and Philadelphia via the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Hudson River. The time and length of trips, and the rates for shipment of merchandise are provided in detail.
- J.A. Peters Sausage Delivery Wagon, 1908-1912 - One-horse delivery wagons were common on American streets from the latter 19th century into the 20th. Businesses of all kinds used these practical vehicles to transport goods to customers. While all delivery wagons shared the same basic layout, more refined versions featured wood panels instead of duck cloth around the cargo area, or wood panels with glass alongside the driver's seat.
- 1908-1912
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J.A. Peters Sausage Delivery Wagon, 1908-1912
One-horse delivery wagons were common on American streets from the latter 19th century into the 20th. Businesses of all kinds used these practical vehicles to transport goods to customers. While all delivery wagons shared the same basic layout, more refined versions featured wood panels instead of duck cloth around the cargo area, or wood panels with glass alongside the driver's seat.
- 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.