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Interstate Commerce Express Wagon

An express wagon for "Interstate Commerce" stands ready in New York City. From the George Grantham Bain collection. November 1910. View full size.

An express wagon for "Interstate Commerce" stands ready in New York City. From the George Grantham Bain collection. November 1910. View full size.

 

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I wonder why it was important to make the "interstate" distinction?

[Taxes, tolls, freight rates set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. - Dave]

Adams Express

For what it's worth, the Adams Express corporation still exists. Decades ago, it abandoned its delivery business and converted to a "closed end" investment company, which is a sort of mutual fund. They have never updated their logo.

http://www.adamsexpress.com

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