Postcard History

September 15, 2026

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

Eleanor “Ellie” McCrackin
September 29, 2019 No Comments
A picture without a story? No Sir! A Postcard Without a Caption A friend who knows I collect postcards showing people at work gave me this card and asked, “What’s happening, here!” I thanked my friend and sent out on a search to find what was happening in this picture. The card is a white […]

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