Stagecoach from Baudino Livery Stable
The Franklin Baudino Stagecoach Line operated between Aguilar and the Lynn Train Station and the Baudino Livery Stable. The stagecoach was used to ferry travelers the last mile to their destination in the Town of Aguilar incorporated in 1894. They also transported the mail. Henry Pilati was the stagecoach driver from 1907 to 1914. Photo taken circa 1890s to early 1900.
Franklin Baudino was married to Teresa Piancino in 1906 and she became a partner in the business by renting rooms and cooking meals for the guests that boarded their horses at the Stable. The two story Boarding House and the Baudino Livery Stable still stand on East Main Street, still owned by the same family. In 1921, Franklin was killed in a horse and buggy accident and his 14 year old son Angelo, took over the business.
Angelo expanded the business to supply ice, soda pop, coal, wood, beer and meat to local businesses and customers. Angelo married Enis Pugnetti in 1939 and had 4 children (Franklin, Gerald, Robert and Angelina). Angelo passed away in 1960 and the sons expanded to various operations. Enis sold the business in 1982. Gerald and his wife Charlene (Tamburelli) started their own business, G & C Trucking, Inc.
There have been no major additions or any alterations other than natural deterioration in both these endangered buildings and AVHS hopes to work with the family to save this historic landmark in the future.
The original stagecoach from the earliest days, was at one time donated to and stored for many years, at the Baca Museum in Trinidad. The deteriorated condition it reached at this site, motivated Baudino Family members to fight to have it returned to Aguilar and they had it restored to its former beauty.
Today, it can be seen in the local parades or community events. The Aguilar Festival annual parade is held the first Saturday in August.