The Depot Hack was a direct descendant of horse-drawn express wagons used primarily for transporting passengers and goods from railroad terminals. Basically the taxi of its day, the design would evolve into the Station Wagon. Depot Hacks, like the Stanley Mountain Wagon upstairs, were essential to people in this period since many relied on public transportation. Personal automobiles were still luxury purchases used mostly for special occasions.
This Depot Hack has its original wood body that has been restored. There are no permanent side windows. Instead there are roll down (Eisenglass) windows that offer some protection from the elements.
