On July 11, 1911 the Federal Express Train wreck, one of the worst railroad wrecks in Bridgeport's history occurred around 3:15 that summer morning. On board was the St. Louis Cardinals National baseball team, as well as many other passengers.
The train, which had been running ...
Jumping Feet First into History
Often, a connection to the past is the only thing keeping a family together.
Over the last 23 years, more and more people have come to the Bridgeport Public Library to research their family tree. At first, many sought ties to old ...