#FlashbackFriday with the Historical Society: Locally Famous Racing Horse

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

This week we present Timothy H. Dorr and his locally-famous racing horse “Punky.” Timothy Dorr was a blacksmith and farrier in town from 1880 to 1920. He was also a noted horse racer and “Punky” was his prize horse. In the background you can see his shop that was along Whitewater Street. Whitewater Street was a downtown location for many shops along with the old Winchester and Partridge Wagon Factory, but alas, most have been lost to time.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(3472P, Whitewater Historical Society)

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