January 15, 2025
Tag: Washington DC
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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
August 4, 2021 9 Comments
Hotel histories mirror much of America’s business, industry, and society. The Blackstone Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, is a perfect example of how wealth and opportunity lace the pages of history together. It is a happy circumstance that those pages are illustrated with vintage postcards.