The history of some Southern California tunnels and why they were built
The earliest tunnels in Southern California were built for shelter, or mining purposes, but as civilization encroached, the ...
Piedmont historian shares history of the old depot and Roberts home
Piedmont native Quinton Kirk emphasizes the importance of two of Piedmont’s tourist attractions, the Southern Railway Depot Museum and the Roberts Home “Night in the Museum” Hotel. Kirk, who will turn ...
How to get a souvenir brick from historic Sparks railroad building slated for demolition
Located on Nugget Avenue near Interstate 80, the brick structure was central to the bustling switchyard that earned Sparks ...
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The Secret History of the Underground Railroad in Iowa
Iowa played a vital role in the Underground Railroad, serving as a crucial sanctuary for enslaved people seeking freedom from ...
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California State Railroad Museum
Situated at the northern edge of Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum excites kids and history buffs alike ... the museum-operated Sacramento Southern Railroad train, which ...