May 26, 2026
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.
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January 19, 2020 1 Comment
Many of us who are older than the Baby-Boomer generation, re-live our childhood through a collection of short stories. One of my favorites is the story of my friend Nancy’s fascination with Mr. McMix’s house. It goes like this. One day when Nancy was five years old, her mother was fussing around the house, completing […]