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Category Archives: History
MacKinnon 1901
The things we see when out for a drive down non-descript country roads. Yesterday’s unique find was near the tiny hamlet of Sunnyslope, Alberta with a population of 28 as per 2021 census. It’s just a simple wooden sign, attached … Continue reading
Canadian Pacific 2816 “The Empress”
Canadian Pacific 2816, known as the “Empress,” is a historic class “H-1b” Hudson-type steam locomotive built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works and preserved by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). It served heavy passenger routes until retirement on May 26, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta, Balzac, Canada, Canadian Pacific, history, Kansas City Southern, locomotive, railroad, railway, steam, steam engine, steam locomotive, train
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in rural Kentucky, at a place known as Sinking Spring Farm. He was the second child of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln, their first boy. His log cabin was … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged cabin, history, Kentucky, Knob Creek, National Historic Park, Sinking Spring, travel, USA
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Exploring Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum in Elizabethtown, Kentucky
If you’re a car enthusiast or simply curious about automotive history, Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss. Let’s take a virtual tour of this fascinating museum that celebrates the golden eras … Continue reading
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Tagged antique cars, cars, Cars of Yesteryear, Elizabethtown, history, Kentucky, museum, museums, Swope, Swope's Museum, travel', USA
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Moonshine General Store: A Slice of History and Flavor
Disclaimer: This blog post was generated by Copilot, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. While the content is based on factual information and creative imagination, it is important to recognize that Copilot authored this piece. 🤖✨ Introduction Nestled near Martinsville, Illinois, … Continue reading
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Tagged burgers, food, general store, history, Illinois, Illinois history, Local eats, Martinsville, moonburger, Moonshine, Moonshine General Store, travel', USA
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