Clickety-Clack: From Rails to Tables, the Rhythm Rolls On
Posted by Sally Hendrick on Nov 3rd 2025
It’s more than a sound. It’s a rhythm.
Image: Graff Museum, 638 Benton Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee.
The joint between two rails creates that quintessential clickety-clack. The rails are…
The History of Railroads in Colorado: Shaping the Centennial State
Posted by Sally Hendrick on Mar 14th 2025
Before railroads, travel in Colorado was arduous, relying on wagons over rugged terrain. The arrival of railroads in the 19th century transformed the state’s economy, fueling mining, agriculture…