Thursday, July 2, 2020
ship 'Sampo' in locks of the Saimaa Canal, Finland, circa 1900
The canal was opened in 1856 and is 42.9 km (27 miles) long. "There are a total of eight locks on the canal: the upper three locks in the Finnish part of the canal, and the lower five locks situated on the Russian side of the border." More info
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
opening of the railway to Seddon NZ, October 1902
Four of the small tank engines that characterised NZ railways in the early years are visible. The station still exists. For more, see the book South Island Main Trunk (out of print).
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
German tram conductress postcard, 1943
It's likely this was produced for soldiers' morale -- "what you're fighting for at home."
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