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In 1900, Chicago engineers reversed the flow of an entire river to push the city's sewage away from Lake Michigan and down toward the Mississippi — St. Louis raced to the Supreme Court to stop it and lost, and the Chicago River still runs backward 126 years later
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (408+ words) A city's desperate bid to escape its own waste became an engineering marvel that still defies the laws of nature—and the fury of its downstream neighbors. Published September 12, 2026 · How we edit Chicago’s founding problem was plumbing. The city drew…...
Program to focus on history of Edenburg/Knox area oil boom
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (228+ words) The Courier Express KNOX â Knox Public Library and Alex Huffman, historical interpreter for Drake Well Museum and Park, will present the History of the Edenburg/Knox Area Oil Boom at the Knox Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p....
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum preserves the state’s labor history in Matewan – The Real WV
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (538+ words) By Lauren Rodgers, RealWV MATEWAN W.Va. — “Do you work for a living?” asked Kenzie New Walker, the executive director of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum. “If you exchange labor for a paycheck, then this museum is for you.” Located…...
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A Celebration of Coal Camp” Ribbon Cutting” Sept. 13th at Miners Hall Museum | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (335+ words) “A Celebration of Coal Camp” Ribbon Cutting” - A Celebration of Restoration, Preservation, and Community" is slated for 2 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2026 the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, Kansas. Admission is free, refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Be…...
A Labor Day weekend tribute remembered a 19-year-old miner
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (403+ words) The monument dedication honoring Ernest "Fred" Long began with a procession through Woodlawn Cemetery Sept. 6, 2026. The heat wave broke in time for more than 50 people to honor the life and sacrifice of Ernest "Fred" Long during a monument dedication in…...
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3+ day, 18+ hour ago (123+ words) RARE-EARTHS-AMERICAS Black Hills Pioneer Figure 9 - Location of holes shown in Figure 3 and 4 There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the…...
Mining Exchange Restoration Unveils History
4+ day, 32+ min ago (327+ words) One of Ballarat's most iconic heritage landmarks has been restored to its former glory, with conservation and repair works on the historic Mining Exchange Building now complete. The transformation has revitalised the building's upper facade, returning it to a colour…...
The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale reopens after conservation work
4+ day, 53+ min ago (368+ words) The historic Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale has reopened in time for visitors to explore across the autumn and winter seasons. The National Trust has successfully completed extensive conservation work at the site, finishing a project that was initially launched in…...
History unveiled as Mining Exchange restoration works complete
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (408+ words) Search the City of Ballarat Website The scaffolding has been removed on The Ballarat Mining Exchange, revealing the building's original 1880's colour scheme. One of Ballarat’s most iconic heritage landmarks has been restored to its former glory, with conservation and…...