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Monday, February 22, 2010

1911 Village of North Pelham License for Operation of One-Horse, Two-Horse or Automobile Taxis


Little, it seems, can remind us of times long gone than the image below.  It is a taxi license form issued by the Village of North Pelham in 1911 for use by those applying to operate taxis consisting of one-horse vehicles, two-horse vehicles or automobiles or other vehicles.  The license form is in the collections of The Office of The Historian of The Town of Pelham.  The image of the license appears below, followed by a transcription of its text, to facilitate search. 


"Vehicle License No. _______
VILLAGE OF NORTH PELHAM, N.Y.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, JUNE 5, 1911.

THIS LICENSE PERMITS
__________________________

TO DRIVE OR HAVE DRIVEN A -

ONE-HORSE VEHICLE,
TWO-HORSE VEHICLE,
AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER VEHICLE,

Carrying passengers for pay, within the limits of the village of North Pelham, during the year ending _________ subject to the regulations of the Police Department.

Infringement of such regulations, disorderly conduct or disturbance of the peace may cause the revoking of the license.

This license must be shown when required by the police or by any village officer.

This license is issued by authority of the Board of Trustees.

__________________

__________________
Village Clerk.

__________________"

Source:  Collection of The Office of The Historian of The Town of Pelham.

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