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Valley Falls, 1853: The Train Wreck that Changed Time
Probably the first train wreck ever photographed, the 1853 Valley Falls, RI train collision between two Providence & Worcester passenger 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. Registration encouraged: Contact Robin at 401-789-1555, ext. 4110.
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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2603699-0
