1869 Continental Link
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1869 Continental Link
The Union Pacific Railroad, the first transcontinental rail link, is completed at Promontory Point, Utah - Hold still, everyone, for the photographer ! Date: 10 May 1869
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1869 Completed Continental Hold Link Pacific Photographer Point Promontory Rail Road Transcontinental Utah
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This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in American transportation history: the completion of the first transcontinental rail link at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. The Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad had been racing to meet at this point to join their tracks, creating a continuous railroad route from the eastern United States to the west coast. In this image, workers from both railroads gather around the "Golden Spike," the final ceremonial spike that would officially connect the two lines. The Union Pacific's locomotive, the "Jupiter," and the Central Pacific's "No. 119," are positioned nose-to-nose, symbolizing the unity and collaboration that made this achievement possible. The photographer, unidentified but undoubtedly present for this historic occasion, captured the scene with great detail, from the determined expressions on the faces of the workers to the intricate machinery of the locomotives. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in transportation and communication, making it possible for people and goods to travel across the country more efficiently than ever before.
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