Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Party Wagon
The "Nemasket" party wagon was a vehicle available for rent from William F. Keyes of Middleborough. In the days before 1899 (when trolleys arrived in Middleborough and Lakeville thereby making outings to local sites and events a possibility), conveyances like the party wagon could be hired to take groups to functions such as church picnics, dances, socials or seaside trips. Later, Carlton W. Maxim would operate a motorized version from his Middleboro Auto Exchange on Wareham Street. Keyes, himself, seems not to have operated his party wagon service for long. He is best known for having operated a floral business with his brother Samuel on Center Street opposite the Central Cemetery.
Nemasket Party Wagon advertising card, late 19th century, paper.
Nemasket Party Wagon advertising card, late 19th century, paper.
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