Answer: Horse-Drawn Wagons!
Before motorized moving trucks became common, moving furniture meant relying on horses, wagons, and plenty of manual labor. In the 1800s, most moves were handled by local haulers who transported goods around town. Moving wasn’t yet the specialized industry we know today.
The railroad changed that. As rail travel expanded, local hauling and storage businesses began helping families move their belongings over longer distances. They would collect furniture in horse-drawn wagons, transport it to a railroad station, and arrange for another local business to deliver it to the family’s new home.
Today, All American Relocation continues that tradition of helping families and businesses get where they need to go. While the horses and wagons are long gone, the commitment to careful handling, reliable service, and doing “Whatever It Takes” remains.
Sources:
A History of the U.S. Moving Industry | Mover Scorecard
Photo Collection: Timeline of Moving Vehicles from Around the World
