

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: She Went Like the Wind; Engine 999 Set a World Record!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Historical Association of Lewiston is pleased to present Richard Waite for our March program: “She Went Like the Wind; Engine 999 Set a World Record!” This presentation will be at 7 PM Thursday, March 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston.

The breaking of the 100-mph speed barrier by a man-made vehicle was accomplished by a steam locomotive “999” between Batavia and Buffalo, piloted by Buffalo’s Charlie Hogan in 1893. Richard will explain how and why the “Empire State Express” reached 100 mph, and what happened to Charlie Hogan.

Dick Waite is a graduate of Alfred Tech, where he studied industrial chemistry, and both Canisius College and the University at Buffalo, where he studied European intellectual history and historiography. After retiring from Williamsville North High School, where he taught history, psychology, and sociology, Dick has written a series of articles for the Western New York Heritage Magazine which highlight several intriguing events, institutions, and personalities encountered in our Western New York past.  

This community event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated to help support our museum. Refreshments will be served. Join us for this presentation on a speed record that was made in Western New York.
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- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lewiston
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lutheran Church of the Messiah
- **lat**: 43.174701690674
- **long**: -79.03002166748
- **full address**: Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Oneida St,Lewiston, New York, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Historical Association of Lewiston and Museum (https://allevents.in/org/historical-association-of-lewiston-and-museum/13799167)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Oneida St,Lewiston, New York, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historical Association of Lewiston and Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about She Went Like the Wind; Engine 999 Set a World Record! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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