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flag In 1946, MGM’s horse Gallant Bess drew crowds in Schenectady during a promotional tour.

flag In October 1946, the MGM film horse Gallant Bess visited Schenectady, New York, drawing crowds during a promotional tour that included stops at Sears and the Schenectady Gazette, where she inspected merchandise and allowed children to ride her. flag Earlier in February 1947, a 1901 Sears automobile was driven through the city as part of a “Old Timers’ Days” sales event. flag Vintage photos from the era, shared by the online archive Cap Scrap, depict local life, retail promotions, and cultural events in mid-1940s Schenectady, highlighting the city’s connection to brands like Sears and Silvertone.

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