America On The Move

My friend and fellow ham radio operator Henry, WA3CVC, is currently baby sitting his grand son Enzo down in Maryland while his mother is out of town on business. After getting to spend time with Enzo Henry loves going there because it is close to Washington DC which in turn is one of the great places to be if you like museums and art galleries which he does.

So I was not surprised when he sent me an email detailing an exhibit at the Smithsonian with the history of railroads in the United States. I wish I had the time to go down and take it all in because the web site makes it look very interesting and inviting. Here is an excerpt from the web site.

“The time line of America on the Move begins in 1876, the nation’s Centennial. By that time, railroads had already spanned the continent and united the country in an unprecedented transportation network.
The results were soon profound: economically, culturally, and politically. Personal mobility radically expanded; one could travel across the country in a week in the 1870s instead of taking several months just a decade before. “

To see the complete web presentation follow this link and if you are lucky enough to be in the Washington DC area by all means take the time to visit the exhibit.