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The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
The town of Coatesville in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania is 40 miles west of Philadelphia and 40 miles east of Lancaster. It is a town on the Lincoln Highway commonly known as U.S. Route 30. (U.S. Route 30 bypasses the town. U.S. Business 30 follows the original Lincoln Highway through the town.) The town’s … Continue reading The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Gaithersburg, Maryland
The town of Log Town in the U.S. state of Maryland was established 1765 as a small agricultural town of farmers on the ‘Great Road West’. The town became famous for a large oak tree on the main road, and, in 1850, was named Forest Oak. The town was centered on the ‘Great West Road’ … Continue reading Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern Railroad, Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
The city of Reading in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania is a city that is commonly associated with the Reading Railroad, a railroad that once ran through much of eastern Pennsylvania. The Reading Railroad is long gone with tracks absorbed by other railroads or have become rail trails. The Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern Railroad … Continue reading The Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern Railroad, Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
“Thank You for Your Service”
The train was at the station. The conductor was assisting passengers as they boarded the train. A marine in uniform walked up to the conductor. “Mr. Conductor, I thank you for your service.” The conductor was puzzled. “Thank you, but I should be saying that to you.” “No, sir,” said the marine. “Because of what … Continue reading “Thank You for Your Service”
