Bloomington is installing a new commemorative marker in Switchyard Park that honors African Americans who played a vital role in supporting the city’s Underground Railroad cause. The Underground ...

Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about? Answer: An “X”-shaped sign identifies a railroad crossing. If there is more ...

The history of Monroe County’s rail lines began more than 150 years ago. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad established tracks on the east side of the Brodhead Creek, and the first train to ...

A historical display documenting an enslaved couple's escape from Pensacola to Fort Pickens was removed A Gulf Islands National Seashore spokesperson said the sign “was removed by a miscommunication ...

Click to open image viewer. A metal double-sided black railroad sign that reads: [WAITING ROOM / FOR WHITES / ONLY / BY ORDER OF / POLICE DEPT.] in white paint. The writing is on a framed square ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Railroad track signals are part of ...