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Work on one of Suwanee's long-term projects has been taking place behind the scenes and out of sight for a long time, but now the construction is visible, and audible, to the public. This project is the "Connection" pedestrian underpass beneath the railroad tracks behind the Suwanee police and fire stations. … (2 comments)
The Central Florida Regional Planning Council voted 10-1 to approve the controversial development of a proposed 318-acre rail terminal site in southern Winter Haven. The terminal will be built on a 1,248-acre site. After the terminal is built, the plan is to build a major distribution center and office park Lakeland City … (0 comments)
I'm not one of the home inspectors who think that one and only one type of inspection fits the needs of all people in all circumstances and only one price. Instead, I offer choices. Occasionally, I arrive at an inspection fully prepared to do one of my BASIC or STANDARD inspections, … (9 comments)
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On Monday, April 28, 2008 from 7pm to 9pm the Altadena Historical Society will hold its Spring General Meeting and the speaker will be John Smatlak, a Railroad Historian.Mr. Smatlak will have a presentation on the history of the five major railroads and transit companies that served Southern California. It's a … (0 comments)
The 103 Year Old Train Depot in Historic Hendersonville, NC is a treat for train buffs as well as history buffs.
Oakdale is known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and is a wonderful town to live in. It is located NortEast of Modesto and is located in Stanislaus County. I live in this town and have found it to be very, very quiet. It is a suburbia with a small-town … (0 comments)
The borough of Wilmington officially became a city in 1832, when a charter was granted by the State legislature. The Industrial Revolution era was reflected in Wilmington with events such as the 1837 completion of the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad which made the City accessible by water, road and rail … (0 comments)
In the year 1908 when the town of Altavista, Virginia was in its infancy, a group of local business realized that the town, being located at the junction of two railroads, The Southern and the Virginian (soon to be completed) and the Staunton River, had prospects of great potential, but in … (2 comments)
Christy Manning posted this on our website. It is a great article related to some history in our area.
One of the advantages to working with a local, full-time Realtor like myself is to discover the recreational wonders of your new neighborhood.
The thin opening of the Golden Gate at San Francisco Bay was missed by untold numbers of ship captains for hundreds of years. Historical renditions vary, but it appears that after some Spanish soldiers discovered the San Francisco Bay via an overland route from Monterey, a tiny ship was dispatched to … (0 comments)
Step back in time to when passenger trains, powered by steam was the best mode of transportation! 
Many people come to our area and wonder how the town got it's name. Very simply before it was a town, it was a railroad stop. 
By eight yesterday morning I was on a train for a quick day trip to New York. By evening I was back...and though I talked to several people, made appointments, did some negotiating, and read and sent emails, most people never knew I'd left. 
From time to time you will hear from me about Post Katrina experiences. I will try to give a pre-warning in the title or introduction in case you are one of the people that may be tired of hearing Post Katrina stories.
Well as sad as I am to say it, the BNSF Intermodal site was annexed by Gardner. It was inevitable that it would come due to the fact that a small town like Gardner would never have enough money fight the railroad company. So now the citizens of Gardner have just a … (4 comments)