Video: The origin story of Downtown’s horse-drawn carriages

Downtown Memphis needed a positive image makeover in the 1970s. So, Jake Schorr reached far into the city's past and launched a horse and carriage company. Decades later, his carriages are a staple on Downtown streets and are loved by tourists and residents.

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Downtown Memphis needed a positive image makeover in the 1970s. So, Jake Schorr reached far into the city’s past and launched a horse and carriage company. Decades later, his carriages are a staple on Downtown streets and are loved by tourists and residents.

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