History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge

Replacing the Combination Bridge in 1981, the Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge was so named in honor and memory of both past and present military service veterans:

Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge (Wikipedia)

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Caboose 17687

On static display in Sanborn, Iowa is the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Caboose number 17687:

RR Picture Archives

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Sanborn, Iowa Veterans Memorial

They are more than a name on a wall:

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