Research Topic

Railroad

This topic appears in 110 indexed records between 1831 and 1946.
110 Indexed Records
1831 Earliest Record
1946 Latest Record
Harpers Ferry Strongest Location
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July 18, 2023

The Big Fair at Hagerstown

No better idea can be had of our advancement than by visiting these annual exhibitions of industry and skill. The management this year have been successful in securing some new and unique attractions. Pierce’s Great Racing […]
July 18, 2023

Shenandoah Valley Depot Burned

The Shenandoah Valley Depot in this place was burned on Sunday morning last about 3:30 o’clock. When first discovered the fire was well under way. It is not known how it originated. The building was frame […]
July 18, 2023

Benjamin Shewbridge, Injured

Mr. Benjamin Shewbridge, a bridge carpenter on the B. & O. R. R., was thrown from the platform of a car on the Winchester Accomodation train by a sudden lurch in turning a curve near Harper’s […]
July 18, 2023

Martinsburg & Potomac Railroad Freight Earnings

On the Martinsburg & Potomac railroad there was an increase in 1881 over 1880 in freight earnings of $759.88, in passenger earnings, $1,783.97, and from express $123.30, making a total increase of $2,668.05. There was an […]
July 17, 2023

Trail & Moler; plan to open ore bank.

Messrs. Charles E. Trail and Charles B. Moler are preparing to open an ore bank on property they have leased near Bakerton, adjoining the celebrated Virginia ore bank. They have built a new washer and are […]
Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1890s 25 records
1900s 22 records
1830s 20 records
1880s 10 records
1910s 10 records
1840s 9 records