Transcontinental Railroad

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Transcontinental Railroad

Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento, and the Union Pacific Railroad building out from Chicago. The two railroads started the project six years earlier, in 1863

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Media ID 9740291

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1860s 1869 B And W Business Caucasian Appearance Celebrations Ceremonies Ceremony Champagne Daytime Engines Famous Events Industrial Industry Join Joining Locomotives Meet Meeting Monochromatic Monochrome Railroad Industry Railroads Railways Shaking Hands Steam Steam Power Track Trains Transportation Transportation Infrastructure Utah West Workers Central Pacific Railroad Champagne Bottle Congratulations Promontory Point Steam Engines Transcontinental Railroad Union Pacific Railroad

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a historic moment in American history - the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Taken at Promontory Point, Utah on May 10,1869, it showcases the meeting point of two monumental railroads that had been tirelessly constructed over a span of six years. In this image, we witness the joining of forces between the Central Pacific Railroad originating from Sacramento and the Union Pacific Railroad extending from Chicago. The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated as it marked a pivotal milestone in transportation infrastructure for North America. Amidst an atmosphere filled with excitement and celebration, we see people gathered around steam engines and locomotives. Businessmen dressed in monochromatic attire shake hands while others raise champagne bottles to toast this remarkable feat. The scene is bustling with workers who dedicated their sweat and labor to make this dream a reality. The photograph exudes an industrial aura, showcasing both the power of steam engines and the sheer scale of railway tracks stretching into infinity. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Preserved by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), this vintage print not only immortalizes an iconic event but also offers us a glimpse into an era when railways were at the forefront of technological progress.

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