Ghosts of Steamtown
By Ian Shive The winter issue of National Parks magazine featured photographer Ian Shive's journey through the quiet rail yard and crumbling railcars of Steamtown National Historic Site. His work resurrects the rowdy card games, classic jazz tunes, and buzzing social scene that once defined America's railroad culture. Watch his experience come to life in this National Parks web exclusive presentation.
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Photo Credits:
Railway conductor © Boog/Kraft/Keystone/Corbis
Ted Jourdan and family © Minnesota Historical Society/CORBIS
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