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January 14, 2011

 by Emily · Published January 14, 2011

Railroads, Mansions and Money: The Vanderbilts in a nutshell

There is a lot of wrong information, or downright confusion, when it comes to the Vanderbilts on the internet. I’ve seen articles saying they earned their fortunes in the 1930’s, and that Gloria Vanderbilt’s...

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Museums / Photos

December 13, 2010

 by Emily · Published December 13, 2010 · Last modified July 20, 2012

Photos from the Holiday Train Show at the Botanical Garden

Several weeks ago I got a chance to take my first visit to the New York Botanical Garden to see the Holiday Train Show. For all the folks out there that have any experience...

Friday’s from the historical archive: 1800’s photos from “The Road of the Century” 5

History / Photos

May 7, 2010

 by Emily · Published May 7, 2010

Friday’s from the historical archive: 1800’s photos from “The Road of the Century”

If any of my readers are insomniacs, I highly recommend the book called “The Road of the Century: The Story of the New York Central.” I noticed that one of the libraries in the...

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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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