Cincinnati Ohio Chase Street William Diebel Wagon 1905 Real Photo Postcard

Wm. Diebel's delivery service, as depicted, represents a common form of local commerce in the early 20th century, likely between 1900 and the 1920s. Businesses like Diebel's, offering Groceries, Meats, Vegetables, were independent neighborhood stores serving specific communities, with S. Turrill Sts. indicating a localized presence. The horse-drawn wagon was the standard mode of transport for deliveries, a practical necessity before the widespread adoption of motorized vehicles for commercial purposes.