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The North Dakota State Railroad Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary Sunday with some inductions to its Hall of Fame.
Vernon Evans stands next to his family's car in July 1936 during a stop along their journey from South Dakota. Library of Congress ENDERLIN HISTORY LIFE NORTH DAKOTA RAILROADS SMITHSONIAN ...
The first large (three-ring) circus to come to North Dakota was Barnum & Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth," when they entertained the citizens of Fargo Aug. 18, 1888.
But the trade routes supported by these railroads connected North and South Dakota to different commercial hubs, says Bucklin.
Being from South Dakota, he was naturally a Chicago & North Western fan, but didn't neglect the other big railroad in the state, the Milwaukee Road.
The Chicago and North Western Railroad has deep roots in the surrounding area, and Friday hundreds came together in Chadron to celebrate the role it played in its long and storied history. The ...
It is, after all, North Dakota's 125th anniversary of statehood this year, and so much of our history is tied to the railroads.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group fighting to preserve a century-old North Dakota railroad bridge is forming a nonprofit to potentially take over the structure and connect it to a trail system ...
It's been more than 115 years since North Dakota State and South Dakota State first battled on the gridiron. Here are key moments from their rivalry and an all-time history of the series.
The fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve flawed tank cars the National Transportation Safety board has been trying to get off ...
Thematic rest areas provide brief glimpses into North Dakota’s history As far as inspired architecture is concerned, highway rest areas aren't usually at the top of the list. Naturally, a small ...
The man that led a team of Chicago and North Western railroad surveyors across South Dakota is now the focus of a newly released book, “We Suffered Much.” ...