Smart Brothers' Blacksmith and Machinist Shop, Eagle, cars
Date
ca. 1912
Summary
Medium shot of Smart Brothers' Blacksmith and Machinist Shop in Eagle. The two-story building has a group of men standing in the open, double-door entrance. The stairs leading to the second story have been removed. The door can be seen on the upper right of the building and marks remain on the exterior wall from the stairs. The car in the left foreground appear to be pulling or towing the car on the right.
Signs on the building read: "The simplex link blade separator is the only self balancing maching. Smart Bros. Eagle, Wis: Local Agents" and "Smart Bro's Shoers Blacksmiths and Machinists"
Notes from photo: About 1912 Smart Brothers sold no. 600 car in Waukesha County. Edward Smart, driver of first car [L]. Driver of second car Max Sodewasser. Doorway crowd, one at right, Art Silvernail. Mrs. Robert Smart.