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railroads

Gorgeous Photos of the Alexandria Railroad Roundhouse During the Civil War

November 9, 2022June 15, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back in time with these beautiful photographs of the Alexandria Railroad Roundhouse during the Civil War. Click on the images for a larger, more detailed version. You won’t be disappointed!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1860s, Alexandria VA, railroads 3 Comments

Discover the History Behind this 1915-1930 Car Exterior in Washington, DC

November 6, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Washington, D.C., or vicinity circa 1915-1930. One of three H&E glass negatives labeled "Car exterior. Washington & Old Dominion R.R." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Take a trip through history with this stunning photograph from 1915-1930 of a car exterior in Washington, DC. Follow the conversation in the comments about the car’s origin at Shorpy.com!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags railroads 2 Comments
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