In early years of the Lincoln Highway this was a common sight, especially in rural areas. But by 1920 or so, horses were on the way out.

Here a team pulls a wagon on 14-foot (4.25 m) concrete pavement of the Lincoln Highway.

Henry Ford advertised the economy of his Model T. Animals had to be fed every day, working or not, while an automobile (or pickup truck) only needed gasoline while in use.