Leading Business Men of Back Bay, South End, Boston Highlands, Jamaica Plain and Dorchester. (Boston: Mercantile Publishing Company, 1888), 207.
I. H. Allard, Livery and Boarding Stable, 71 to 75 Hancock St. There’s many a cure for disease not to be found in any apothecary store, and it may be added that the same may be said of preventives of it. Fresh air, rapid motion, and the exhilaration attending driving are oftentimes more potent than any drugs in straightening a man out, and if more frequent use were made of them by our overworked business men, some of our physicians could safely take a holiday. We believe that people are beginning to appreciate this fact; and to guide such as may feel uncertain as to where they can secure a desirable team at a fair rate, woe would suggest a visit to the establishment of Isaac H. Allard, located on Hancock Street. Mr. Allard is possessed of the means to assure his patrons the best of service in every respect. He takes a pride in furnishing such horses and carriages as no need feel ashamed of, and although he does not pretend to have a Maud S. in his stable, still he does strive to furnish good roadsters as well as stylish appearing animals. The premises in use offer the best of accommodations to horses, and the most intelligent care s promised. Reasonable rates are adhered to and satisfaction is assured.
note: Maud S. was a trotter famous for winning races in the 1880s
Allard operated his stable business out of a property owned by Addison P. Wheelock. The property is now known as 519-531 Columbia Road. He lived at 16 Virginia Street.