December 8, 2025
Tag: Union Station
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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.
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July 9, 2023 1 Comment
Dipping sheep is one of the chores performed by shepherds of the old west. Such employees were different than the cowboys who worked for ranchers. But there were times when shepherds and ranchers were literally at war over grazing rights. A set of Tuck postcards tells part of the story.