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  • The Great Union Station Train Wreck of 1953

    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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Past Article

Hy Mariampolski
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Act II of Hy Mirampolski’s Give My Regards to Broadway offers a detailed look at Broadway’s Operetta Era. The composers’ and librettists’ names, i.e., Belasco, Friml, Herbert, and Romberg are recognized today – nearly a century later! Enjoy this romp along Broadway – New York City’s most celebrated avenue.

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