Transcontinental Railroad celebration C016 / 4567
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Transcontinental Railroad celebration C016 / 4567
Transcontinental Railroad celebration. Horsemen, engineers and workers celebrating the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the USA. This celebration took place on 10 May 1869 at Promontory Summit, Utah. The two locomotives are Central Pacific No. 60 (left, the Jupiter) and Union Pacific No. 119 (right). A man on a ladder at right is fixing the telegraph wire. Several hundred people attended the event, which later included a Golden Spike ceremony to complete the railroad (see C011/0526). Photographed by Alfred A. Hart (1816-1908). For an alternative view of the celebrations, see C011/0527
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1869 Albumen Print Celebrating Celebration Continental Crowd Engineer Engineers Engines Fixing Horse Horseman Horses Jupiter Labourer Ladder Locomotive North American Pole Railroad Railway Steam Engine Steam Locomotive Steam Power Steam Train Train Trains Transport Transportation Utah Worker Workers Central Pacific Horsemen Inaugurating Locomotives Telegraph Wire Transcontinental Transcontinental Railroad Union Pacific
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This print captures the historic moment of celebration at the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the USA. Taken on May 10,1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, it showcases a diverse crowd of horsemen, engineers, and workers who came together to commemorate this monumental achievement. The photograph showcases two iconic locomotives - Central Pacific No. 60 (known as Jupiter) on the left and Union Pacific No. 119 on the right. Amidst the jubilant atmosphere, a man can be seen perched atop a ladder diligently fixing a telegraph wire that played an essential role in communication along this groundbreaking railway network. Several hundred people attended this grand event which later culminated in a Golden Spike ceremony symbolizing the completion of this transcontinental connection. The image offers us a glimpse into history with its depiction of steam power and technological advancements prevalent during that era. It portrays not only laborers but also engineers and transportation personnel who worked tirelessly to make this dream come true. With its rich historical context and significance as one of North America's most transformative projects ever undertaken, this photograph serves as an invaluable testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Captured by Alfred A. Hart (1816-1908), it stands as an enduring reminder of how railways revolutionized travel across vast distances while uniting East and West like never before.
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