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The Route of U-505 at the Museum of Science and Industry
In 1954, the captured German U-505 on display at the Museum of Science and Industry was towed from New Hampshire through the St. Lawrence Seaway to the 57th St beach.
February 17 at 10:08 PM 3.0 4
Orchard Place
O'Hare's call letters are ORD because, until 1949, the airport was called Orchard Place.
January 10 at 1:39 PM 4.0 4
The State St subway initially only ran 455 cars due to WWII's steel shortage
When the State street subway construction was completed in 1943, fire-safe steel cars were in such demand that only 455 ran.
November 14 at 7:46 PM 2.3 4