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Explosion of a Locomotive. - The New York Times
Explosion of a Locomotive. Share full article. Oct. 29, 1865. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from October 29, 1865, Page 1 Buy Reprints.
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A Locomotive Explosion Two Person Killed and Two Fatally Wounded.; THE THREE GREAT NAVIES. Interesting Letter by Prince de Joinville to a Gentleman in Washington. (Published 1865)
A Locomotive Explosion Two Person Killed and Two Fatally Wounded.; THE THREE GREAT NAVIES. Interesting Letter by Prince de Joinville to a Gentleman in Washington. Share full article. Sept. 24, 1865.
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Artist Recreates Forgotten Subway & Streetcar Maps, Including That Steam Locomotive Subway Proposal From 1865 - Gothamist
Once upon a time, long before the NYC subway was born, there was a proposal to build a steam-powered locomotive under Manhattan, running from South Ferry all the way to 59th Street and 5th Avenue.