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Armstrong Air & Space Museum

Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio. That explains the existence of this small, but surprisingly interesting museum. It’s built to look like a moon base might look — or at least how people thought a moon base might look … Continue reading

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Arkansas Air & Military Musuem

On Wednesday afternoon, Tim, Angela, Daniel, Luke and I drove into Fayetteville to visit a small museum. It was supposed to be a rainy-day activity, but the rain didn’t start until later in the day — and then it continued … Continue reading

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Chattanooga Choo-Choo Model Railroad Museum

Tucked away in a narrow room on the second floor of an obscure corner of the old station building was one of the best model railroad displays I’ve ever seen. It cost me $5 to get in, but it was … Continue reading

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Tennessee River at Chattanooga

The Walnut Street Bridge, built in 1890, was the first non-military bridge across the Tennessee River. It remained in service until 1978, sat unused for 10 or so  years and was then converted into one of the world’s longest (2,376 … Continue reading

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At the Chattanooga Choo-Choo

For the five nights I was in Chattanooga for a convention, I stayed at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, built from the old city railroad station. Or at least that’s what you’re led to believe. In fact, none of the rooms are … Continue reading

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