I found this great old photo in my files of a team of horses and two wagons in front of the Weston Building, which now houses
Francisco's Restaurant. If my count is right, there are 8 animals pulling those two wagons, including the one the freighter is riding. I guess this is an 8 horsepower rig. I think the photo was taken at the turn of the last century, but by whom, I have no idea.
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Freighter, Kerrville, around 1900, on Earl Garrett Street, (then called Mountain Street)
facing Water Street. He must have been hauling a heavy load. |
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The Weston Building today, home of Francisco's Restaurant.
Taken October 18, 2010 |
I wonder what the horse power is of those "rigs" in the picture from last week...
ReplyDeleteI love all your posts! This is so cool. I'm only 25, but I grew up here in Kerrville and I'm completely amazed by all of the history you've found. Thanks!
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