January 21, 2025
Tag: 1953 train wreck
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The Great Union Station Train Wreck of 1953
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Railroaders today remember this accident as the “Destination Wreck.” On the eve of President Eisenhower’s inauguration, hundreds left Boston on their way to Washington, DC. Many were injured but no one was killed. Truly a miracle considering the amount of damage sustained by Union Station.
Past Article
September 3, 2024 3 Comments
In Louis Comfort Tiffany’s obituary in the New York Times (Jan.18,1933) are the words, “He was among the best known of American artists.” He was! And not only as a painter and watercolorist; he was also known for his work in glass. Worldwide, collectors and modern art enthusiasts were clamoring to own a piece of his work. His famous windows on postcards are still popular.