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Seeing Yarmouth

Bain's Omnibus

Yarmouth's popular (judging by this photo!) omnibus service was started by Alexander Bain in 1878. It ran from Milton Corner to Moody's Corner (Main and Argyle Streets) and operated until electric streetcars began running.

Date: ca. 1880s

Reference: Yarmouth County Museum and Archives — no. PH-17-27

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