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In the 1870s, horse-drawn omnibuses and wagonettes carried city dwellers on regular routes, much like today's buses. This design sketch from a prestigious New York carriage maker shows the careful planning that went into comfortable, practical urban transport for ordinary people.
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You climb aboard the wagonette, settling onto upholstered bench seating as other passengers squeeze in beside you. The driver cracks the reins and the horses lurch forward, wheels rattling over cobblestones as the city rolls past the windows. For a few cents, you're carried across town without walking a single block.
Reflect
How is your commute different from stepping into a horse-drawn wagonette? What do you miss or gain?