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"Immortal J.N." Free
Photograph of "Immortal J.N." (Jacob Newman) Free (d. 6/27/1906). Free was a wanderer who traveled throughout the United States for 50 years by riding for free on every railroad, and staying in hotels at their expense. He was considered harmlessly…
Aerial Photographs of Railroad Damage from the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Various aerial photographs showing the railroad and car damage after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car,…
Aerial Photographs of the Area and Various Buildings after the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Various aerial photographs showing the area and buildings damaged after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car,…
Bridges over Decatur Lake, Decatur, IL.
Photograph of bridges; railroad and vehicle, taken Aug 1950 by W. M. Bishop of Decatur, IL.
Close Up Photographs of Damage in the Train Yards After the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Close up photographs showing the damage in the train yards after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car, leaking…
Close Up Photographs of Railroad Equipment Damage after the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Close up photographs of railroad equipment damage after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car, leaking gas and…
Photograph of a Norfolk & Western Railroad Ticket
Photograph of a Norfolk & Western railroad ticket.
Photograph of a Wabash R.R. Caboose Interior
Photograph of the interior of a Wabash R.R. train caboose taken on October 11th, 1955.
Photograph of a Wabash R.R. New Train
Photograph of a Wabash R.R. engine new train taken on April 29th, 1953.
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Photo of Eugene R. Dobbs in uniform with name and number card
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dobbs, Corp. Eugene R., 2/1/1944. Article on back of photo: "Dobbs to Combat Crew: Corp. Eugene R. Dobbs, 715 W.…