From 1870, when the Post Office was given control of the telegraph system, many more women were employed in running the telegraphs and from here moved into administrative and clerical roles.

BBC: Archive reveals women's vital role in the Post Office

If you don't count the interruption from Katrina (and nobody around here intends to) it's the oldest continuous-running streetcar line in America.

NPR: Long Desired, Streetcar Returns to New Orleans

Here's a running account of the event and everything going on around it, with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the race.

NPR: DERBY LIVE: Orb Wins After Surging Among Bettors