ca. 1847-1867 L. Downing and Sons Concord Stagecoach

ca. 1847-1867 L. Downing and Sons Concord Stagecoach

The Concord stagecoach is an icon of the American West but its roots are in New England, both as a product and for its uses.

The history of Abbot-Downing, the company that made Concord coaches, illustrates America’s transition from hand-made to assembly line, from horse-drawn to motorized, and from regional markets to national markets. Throughout it, the company…

Year:
1849
Make / Manufacturer:
Lewis Downing and Sons
Model:
Concord
Location Created:
Concord, NH
Donated By:
Horace K. Sowles