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    The Train Wreck that Changed Time

    Thursday, October 03, 2024

    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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    South Kingstown Public Library: Peace Dale Library

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    10/03/2024 06:30 PM 10/03/2024 07:30 PM America/Anguilla The Train Wreck that Changed Time Possibly the first train wreck ever photographed, an 1853 collision between two Providence & Worcester line trains instigated major changes to railroad safety and public timekeeping in the U.S. Join Francine Jackson of Brown University to learn more about this tragic yet influential event, the daguerrotype of which "went viral" in its time. Info: Robin at 401-789-1555, ext. 4110.Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/2633612-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/providence/events/south-kingstown-public-library-peace-dale-library/the-train-wreck-that-changed-time-300307?ref=uceaddevent South Kingstown Public Library: Peace Dale Library, 1057 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879

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    Possibly the first train wreck ever photographed, an 1853 collision between two Providence & Worcester line trains instigated major changes to railroad safety and public timekeeping in the U.S. Join Francine Jackson of Brown University to learn more about this tragic yet influential event, the daguerrotype of which "went viral" in its time. Info: Robin at 401-789-1555, ext. 4110.

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    Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2633612-0

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