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Financiers of the transcontinental railroad
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Financiers of the transcontinental railroad
Railroad kings Huntington, Stanford, Ames, Crocker, Dillon, and Moffat, 1800s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5886121
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Finance Financier Rail Road Transcontinental Railroad Union Pacific Union Pacific Railroad Capitalist Central Pacific Central Pacific Railroad Huntington Investor Southern Pacific Stanford
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This hand-colored woodcut print showcases the influential figures behind the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the 1800s. Known as the "Financiers of the Transcontinental Railroad" this image immortalizes a group of visionary individuals who played pivotal roles in shaping American history. In this vintage illustration, we are transported back to an era when these railroad kings held immense power and influence. From left to right, we see Collis P. Huntington, Leland Stanford, Oliver Ames, Charles Crocker, Sidney Dillon, and David Halliday Moffat standing proudly together. Each figure represents a unique facet of American capitalism and entrepreneurship. Their collective efforts led to the creation of monumental rail networks such as Union Pacific Railroad, Central Pacific Railroad, and Southern Pacific Railroad. These ambitious projects connected North America like never before and revolutionized transportation across vast distances. The intricate details captured by this historic artwork allow us to appreciate not only their financial prowess but also their unwavering determination to overcome countless obstacles during this groundbreaking endeavor. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from North Wind Picture Archives, it serves as a reminder that progress is often driven by those with vision and ambition. This print pays homage to these trailblazers whose contributions forever transformed both United States history and our understanding of what is possible through collaboration and innovation.
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