Postcard History

December 14, 2025

Tag: Washington DC

  • 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

Ray Hahn
July 29, 2021 3 Comments
Many collectors like to know about their postcards, and it is the purpose of this website to make postcard history a pertinent part of the hobby. So how is it done? Who does it? When? Where and why? Here is a glimpse back-stage.

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