Golden Spike Ceremony Print, a photograph of the 1869 event
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Framed Print of Golden Spike Ceremony, 1869
On May 10, in anticipation of the ceremony, Union Pacific No. 119 and Central Pacific No. 60 locomotives were drawn up face-to-face on Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory. It is unknown how many people attended the event; estimates run from as low as 500 to as many as 3, 000; government and railroad officials and track workers were present to witness the event. Completing the last link in the Transcontinental Railroad with a spike of gold was the brainchild of David Hewes, a San Francisco financier and contractor. Two of the sides were engraved with the names of the railroad officers and directors. A special tie of polished California laurel was chosen to complete the line where the spike would be driven. The the ceremonial final spike driven by Leland Stanford to join the rails of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States connecting the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. © Omikron / Science Source
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Step back in time to the momentous occasion of the Golden Spike Ceremony, 1869. This historic event marked a pivotal milestone in the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, connecting East and West coastlines. The Union Pacific No. 119 and Central Pacific No. 60 locomotives stood side by side on Promontory Summit in Utah Territory, symbolizing unity and progress. Our beautifully framed print captures this iconic moment, transporting you to a bygone era where dreams were built and connections were forged.
A historic moment in American history, captured in a timeless print. The Golden Spike Ceremony stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Two locomotives, Union Pacific No. 119 and Central Pacific No. 60, face each other on Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory, awaiting the final connection of the Transcontinental Railroad. A crowd gathers around them - officials, workers, and spectators alike - all united by their presence at this pivotal event. In one iconic image lies the culmination of years of laborious work: Leland Stanford drives home the ceremonial golden spike that joins East and West across America's vast expanse; completing what was once deemed impossible - an unbroken path from sea to shining sea for trains carrying people goods across America's western frontier.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 13.2cm (8" x 5.2")
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