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Stovall Cabin – Saunders Springs Kentucky

Stovall Cabin - Saunders Springs (Radcliff) Kentucky

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The historic Stovall Cabin, was built in 1873 by Edwin Stovall, and was originally designed a two story structure, but was reconfigured to the present dimensions as a result of deterioration of the original facade. The cabin was originally located in Radcliff. Saunders Springs is located just on the edge of the Fort Knox military base.

Historic Army Transportation Corps Train Car

Historic Army Transportation Corps Train Car

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The US Army Transportation Corps was founded in 1942 as one of the Army’s three logistical branches. Its mission was to transport troops and supplies by truck, rail, air, and sea. Anticipating that Europe might be embroiled in yet another world war, the military had a fleet of light weight, disposable box cars developed that could operate on Europe’s rail network. They had the ability to be quickly modified to handle the standard, narrow, and broad gauge railroad tracks that might be encountered in different countries. During World War II (WWII) more than 30 million soldiers were transported within the continental United States; and 7 million soldiers plus 126 million tons of supplies were transported overseas.

Ayres Clock – Downtown Indianapolis – Indiana

Ayres Clock - Downtown Indianapolis - Indiana

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This bronze antique clock was first erected above the Ayres department store in downtown Indianapolis in 1936, and has been a landmark ever since. The timepiece was designed Arthur Bohn, and stands in proximity to the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument, in Monument Circle on Meridian and Market Streets.