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The Mansions that the Railroad Built, Part 2: Hyde Park 5

History / Photos

May 8, 2013

 by Emily · Published May 8, 2013 · Last modified July 20, 2013

The Mansions that the Railroad Built, Part 2: Hyde Park

Quite a while ago I shared with you the story of Newport’s Marble House, one of the many mansions constructed by the Vanderbilt family with their wealth earned from the railroads. Today we’re going...

On the Hunt for Grand Central’s Acorns 6

History / Photos / Train Stories

October 5, 2012

 by Emily · Published October 5, 2012 · Last modified July 20, 2013

On the Hunt for Grand Central’s Acorns

Sometimes I get questions from people about what I would do if I actually worked as a graphic designer for Metro-North. You know what I would do? I would hide acorns. Everywhere. (Hey, at...

The Mansions that the Railroad Built, Part 1: Marble House 5

History / Photos

April 27, 2012

 by Emily · Published April 27, 2012

The Mansions that the Railroad Built, Part 1: Marble House

When it comes to historical figures related to the subject of railroads, I don’t think you could find a more interesting person to read about than Cornelius Vanderbilt. The Commodore, as he was known,...

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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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