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Exploring an Abandoned Railroad Bridge with Rotted Ties, Covington, Indiana

From what I can figure out, the location of this railroad crossing over the Wabash River in Covington, Indiana dates back to 1869. However, the only vestiges of the original crossing is the massive cu…[View More]

Warning! CSX Railroad Bridge, Monroe, Michigan

Built in 1911, this is the 2nd railroad bridge to grace this location on the River Rasin in Monroe, Michign. The original bridge is thought to have been constructed in 1896 with the substructure still…[View More]

Historic Hoopeston, Illinois

Hoopeston, Illinois has a very colorful past which includes being home to several POW Camps for German soldiers during WWII. During their confinement in Hoopeston, one small group of prisoners escaped…[View More]

Historic Erlanger, Kentucky

If you live in the Greater Cincinnati area, when someone says “Erlanger, Kentucky”, the term “historic” probably doesn’t pop into your head. However back in March, we wer…[View More]

Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio

Built between 1929 and 1933 at a cost of 41 million dollars, Union Terminal is the most iconic building in the state of Ohio. Once a bustling hub for train traffic during WWII the building now seeR…[View More]

Miami & Erie Canal Culvert, Troy, Ohio

Built in 1837 as part of the Miami & Erie Canal this twin arch stone culvert is about 96 feet long. It carried water from the Howell Ditch under the Miami & Erie Canal into the Great Miami Riv…[View More]

Western Hills Viaduct, Cincinnati, Ohio

Built in 1932 to replace the Harrison Avenue Viaduct, the Western Hills Viaduct is the main artery on the west side of Cincinnati carrying traffic in and out of the downtown area. Showing it’s a…[View More]

Trotwood Railroad Depot, Trotwood, Ohio

The Trotwood Railroad Depot was built in 1913 but not before services for the railroad were located in several other buildings and even in an old boxcar in the downtown area. Seventy Five years after …[View More]

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