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AUTOMOBILE POSTAL SERVICE: 1900

by D C Robinson

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In the early days of mail delivery, the automobile played a significant role in revolutionizing the way mail was transported. One of the earliest examples of this was the Robinson automobile postal service, which was established in 1900.

The Robinson automobile postal service was the brainchild of Elwood P. Robinson, a businessman from Madison, Wisconsin. Robinson was convinced that automobiles could be used to deliver mail more quickly and efficiently than the traditional horse-drawn wagons. In 1899, he Free Downloadd a fleet of four electric automobiles and began experimenting with mail delivery routes in Madison.

The results of Robinson's experiments were impressive. The automobiles could deliver mail much faster than the horse-drawn wagons, and they were also more reliable. In 1900, Robinson expanded his service to include rural routes outside of Madison. The Robinson automobile postal service quickly became a popular success.

The Robinson automobile postal service was one of the first examples of the use of automobiles in mail delivery. It helped to pave the way for the widespread adoption of automobiles by the U.S. Postal Service. Today, the automobile is the primary means of mail delivery in the United States.

The Robinson Automobile

The Robinson automobile was a purpose-built vehicle for mail delivery. It was a small, lightweight car with a low center of gravity. The car was powered by a 1.5-horsepower electric motor. The motor was mounted in the rear of the car and drove the rear wheels. The Robinson automobile had a top speed of 12 miles per hour.

The Robinson automobile was equipped with a number of features that made it ideal for mail delivery. The car had a large cargo area in the back, which could hold up to 500 pounds of mail. The car also had a number of shelves and compartments for sorting mail. The Robinson automobile was also equipped with a siren, which could be used to clear traffic.

The Robinson Automobile Postal Service Routes

The Robinson automobile postal service operated a number of routes in Madison and the surrounding area. The first route was a 10-mile route from Madison to Middleton. The service was expanded to include routes to Stoughton, Oregon, and Evansville. The Robinson automobile postal service also operated a route to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The Robinson automobile postal service was a success. The cars were reliable and could deliver mail much faster than the horse-drawn wagons. The service was popular with both businesses and residents. The Robinson automobile postal service operated for several years, until it was eventually replaced by the U.S. Postal Service.

The Robinson automobile postal service was a pioneering example of the use of automobiles in mail delivery. The service helped to pave the way for the widespread adoption of automobiles by the U.S. Postal Service. Today, the automobile is the primary means of mail delivery in the United States.

AUTOMOBILE POSTAL SERVICE: 1900

by D C Robinson

4.5 out of 5