The great 1918 “race riot”…part one…

Anyone who thinks that history is easy need go no further than a remarkable series of books published in the late 19th century: Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Not long after the war ended, "The Century" magazine began publishing essays about the war by commanding officers on both sides. Some sharp-eyed editor noticed…

Local Rails Past & Present…

Recently, we have received a number of queries from patrons who can see or hear local trains from their homes or offices...who do they belong to, where are they coming from, where are they going? What are they carrying? I have done my best to find information for them. But a few weeks ago I…