New York City: Children's American Local History Book

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The narrative centers on the development of the first horse-drawn street carriage by John G. Stephenson, commissioned by banker John Mason for the New York and Harlem Railroad Company. Launched on November 26, 1832, the carriage operated along a route from Fourth Avenue and Bowery to the Harlem River, later known as the "Little Red Wagon." This innovation contributed to the creation of one of the world's most iconic skylines, marking a significant milestone in urban transportation history.