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In 1891, John and Martin Bekins began their moving and storage business in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1903, the company introduced motor trucks that gradually replaced horse-drawn wagons.

  • Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Subjects (LCTGM): Moving & storage trade; Carts & wagons; Horses; Trucks
  • Subjects (LCSH): Animals in advertising
  • Categories: Commercial and professional services; Transportation and communication
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English: Early Advertising of the West Collection
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English: Inc. Bekins Moving and Storage Company
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Institution
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institution QS:P195,Q219563
Department
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University of Washington: Special Collections
Accession number
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243
Inscriptions
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Text:
Fire proof storage. We offer the best padded furniture vans in Seattle...We make removals of furniture, pianos, etc., from house to house on short notice. We will pack, box and store the entire contents of a house. We will pack and prepare goods for shipment and forward them to any part of the world.
Publisher
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Polk's Seattle Directory Company
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ADV0032
Company/Advertising Agency
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Bekins Moving and Storage Company, Inc.
Publisher
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Polk's Seattle Directory Company
Publisher Location
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Seattle
Publication Source
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Seattle city directory, p. 1882

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