Postcard History

August 19, 2026

Tag: Union Station

  • The Great Union Station Train Wreck of 1953

    The Great Union Station Train Wreck of 1953

    John Nieveen

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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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Past Article

Hy Mariampolski
August 11, 2026 6 Comments
Today Salonica is the second city of Greece. It is a charming port on the Aegean Sea, redolent with memory and history, but much of their history has a sad note. Postcards help tell the story.

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