It’s time for the snowbirds to head down south! If you’re still here, it might be a perfect time for you to get to packing because the weather has dropped significantly, and the ice is covering the ground with snow on top.
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Jack Frost is back nipping at your nose!
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The City of Ann Arbor, once just a little new village named after two of the founders’ wives, has a long and storied history which includes the taxicab industry.
One of the most successful long running taxi firms was started by the Walker family back in the year 1893. Around that time, the cab business was ran by horses pulling a carriage, better known as hackney carriages in those days.
When Mr. A. B. Walker bought his first livery from the McMaster livery stable on E. Liberty Street he renamed it Columbia Livery and never looked back. He kept on buying more liveries around 1901 and 1909 and had a nice operation going in the town.
Mr. A. B. Walker’s new livery purchases allowed him to finally see that a change was in order and it was time to brand his company the Walker Livery, but not too long after that, the horseless carriage (automobile) was transforming the nation and the way people lived. He realized that he must sell all 32 horses he had and his equipment at auction to get ready for this new self propelled motor coach.
After the auction, Mr. A. B. Walker, then agreed to enter into partnership with 3 other men and they started an operation associated with Ann Arbor Garage which was also a Buick agency. This new business venture was the start of the Ann Arbor Taxicab & Transfer Co., they had a fleet of 10 cab vehicles and 3 trucks.
Mr. A. B. Walker’s for-hire transportation business kept on growing about the same as it did with the horse and carriage livery business. He must of done pretty well for himself after the partnership dissolved because he eventually owned 25 checker and yellow cabs in Ann Arbor.
We ask, what did he owe his success too besides hard work? He truly must have known how to save wisely and invest his earnings. Mr. A. B. Walker had to believe in himself and stay dedicated to his entrepreneurial vision.
Mr. A. B. Walker passed on the 15th day of March in 1928, he spent over 30 years in the transportation industry and left his taxi business to be managed by his son and daughter like most family owned businesses do.
Our goal is to keep the long history of the Ann Arbor Taxi business alive and well even with the new age of automation underway.
You can find more about this story and the Ann Arbor News original by visiting the Ann Arbor District Library website here: AADL.
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It’s wedding season and ceremonies are heavily booked this year around Ann Arbor, Michigan due to covid19 related delays! Reserve your limousine ride today to make sure your special day is full of fun, lasting memories and a smooth ride!!
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Ride with us in first class for an amazing night-out and kick back while we handle the road. You may book a reservation with Fare Ride online today or by calling dispatch @ 734-845-9222.
We have some recommended locations for you to visit on your special night listed below!!
Knight’s Steakhouse: 600 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Taste Kitchen: 521 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Blue Llama Jazz Club: 314 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Vinology Restaurant & Event Space: 110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Earle: 121 West Washington Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Chop House: 322 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Gandy Dancer: 401 Depot Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Weber’s Restaurant: 3050 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ruth’s Chris: 314 South 4th Avenue, Ann Abor, Michigan
The Apparatus Room: 250 West Larned Street, Detroit, Michigan
London Chop House: 150 West Congress Street, Detroit, Michigan
Prime & Proper: 1145 Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan
Joe Muer Seafood: 400 Renaissance Center #1404, Detroit, Michigan
Takoi: 2520 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
Andiamos Detroit Riverfront: 400 Renaissance Center A-03, Detroit, Michigan
Wolfgang Puck Steak (now D. Prime Steakhouse): 1777 3rd Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
Iridescence: 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
Ocean Prime: 2915 Coolidge Highway, Troy Michigan
Mon Jin Lau: 1515 East Maple, Troy, Michigan
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