Promontory Point Collection

"Promontory Point: A Historic Meeting of Rails in Utah" In 1869, a momentous event took place at Promontory Point, Utah

Promontory Point Collection: Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of

Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific
RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point

Promontory Point Collection: PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. Contemporary cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. Contemporary cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads

Promontory Point Collection: UTAH: RAILROAD, 1869. A train on its way to Promontory Point for the driving of

UTAH: RAILROAD, 1869. A train on its way to Promontory Point for the driving of the last spike joining the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. Photograph, 10 May 1869

Promontory Point Collection: PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. Photograph

Promontory Point Collection: North America, USA, Utah, Great Basin, above Great Salt Lake, abandoned ranch buildings

North America, USA, Utah, Great Basin, above Great Salt Lake, abandoned ranch buildings
US, Utah, Great Basin, above Great Salt Lake, abandoned ranch buildings near Promontory Point. Wasatch Mountains behind

Promontory Point Collection: Transcontinental Railroad

Transcontinental Railroad
Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento

Promontory Point Collection: Golden Spike National Historic Site C016 / 4500

Golden Spike National Historic Site C016 / 4500
Golden Spike National Historic Site. Recreation of the 1869 meeting of train engines at the Golden Spike National Historic Site (NHS), Utah, USA

Promontory Point Collection: RAILROADING: PROMONTORY POINT. The joining of the Central Pacific

RAILROADING: PROMONTORY POINT. The joining of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Promontory Point Collection: PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left)

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Contemporary American wood engraving

Promontory Point Collection: RAILROADING. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May

RAILROADING. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah

Promontory Point Collection: RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Camp of the Central Pacific Railroad in Victory, Utah

RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Camp of the Central Pacific Railroad in Victory, Utah, a few miles from Promontory Point, 1869

Promontory Point Collection: THE IRON HORSE, 1924. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory

THE IRON HORSE, 1924. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, 10 May 1869. Scene from the silent film The Iron Horse directed by John Ford, 1924

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"Promontory Point: A Historic Meeting of Rails in Utah" In 1869, a momentous event took place at Promontory Point, Utah. It was here that the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads joined forces to create the Transcontinental Railroad. This significant milestone in American history marked the completion of a monumental project that would forever change transportation across North America. As trains made their way towards Promontory Point, anticipation filled the air. The driving of the Golden Spike was imminent, symbolizing unity and progress for a nation divided by vast distances. Contemporary American cartoons captured this historic occasion, depicting the meeting of these two railroads as an act of reconciliation - "Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends?" The abandoned ranch buildings dotting the landscape above Great Salt Lake served as witnesses to this transformative event. They stood as silent reminders of a time when railroading pioneers pushed boundaries and connected distant corners of North America. Today, visitors can explore this hallowed ground at Golden Spike National Historic Site C016/4500. Here lies evidence of human ingenuity and determination etched into wood engravings from contemporary American newspapers - snapshots frozen in time. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on May 10th, 1869 remains an iconic moment in American history. It represented not only physical connections but also bridged divides between communities and cultures across North America. Railroading enthusiasts continue to marvel at Promontory Point's significance today. The legacy left behind by those who laid tracks through rugged terrains is celebrated as we reflect on how this feat shaped our nation's growth and prosperity. Promontory Point stands as a testament to human achievement – where dreams became reality atop Utah's great promontories overlooking Great Basin's expanse. Let us remember this historic meeting point that forever changed our world through its iron arteries connecting hearts and minds across continents.