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Friday’s From the Historical Archive: “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt 4

History / Photos

March 26, 2010

 by Emily · Published March 26, 2010 · Last modified March 30, 2010

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt

This week I figured I would talk about a rather important railroad figure, Cornelius Vanderbilt. He significantly shaped the early history of what are now known as the Hudson and Harlem lines. You may...

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Advertisements for the New Grand Central 3

Advertisements / History / Train Stories

March 19, 2010

 by Emily · Published March 19, 2010 · Last modified March 16, 2010

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Advertisements for the New Grand Central

Two weeks ago I mentioned the wreck in the Park Avenue Tunnel in 1902, and how it led to electric service on the rails. Another thing the accident achieved was the replacement of the...

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: John M. Wisker 3

History / Train Stories

March 12, 2010

 by Emily · Published March 12, 2010 · Last modified February 28, 2010

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: John M. Wisker

Last week I posted about the Park Avenue Tunnel Wreck in 1902. The engineer of the train involved in that wreck was named John M. Wisker. I was curious to know the fate of...

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: 1902 Park Avenue Tunnel Wreck Paves the Way for Electric Service 3

History / Train Stories

March 5, 2010

 by Emily · Published March 5, 2010 · Last modified March 4, 2010

Friday’s From the Historical Archive: 1902 Park Avenue Tunnel Wreck Paves the Way for Electric Service

Recently I’ve been having a lot of fun poring over the history of the Harlem Line and trains in the area. I mentioned a few weeks ago a new part of the site called...

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Emily Hi there, my name is Emily. I am a graphic designer, photographer, occasional Metro-North commuter and lifelong Harlem Line rider. This site is a collection of my often train-related thoughts, observations, photographs, and travels, as well as my never-ending hunt for intriguing historical artifacts.
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