Articles related to "Central Pacific"
The First Transcontinental Railroad (Part 2)
The story of the transcontinental railroad continues, as the rails continue across the desert of Nevada and the mountains of Utah. Both railroads encountered problems with supplies and labor, but still beat the estimated building time by six years.
transcontinental railroad • reno • brigham young • promontory summit • promontory mountains
The story of the transcontinental railroad continues, as the rails continue across the desert of Nevada and the mountains of Utah. Both railroads encountered problems with supplies and labor, but still beat the estimated building time by six years.
transcontinental railroad • reno • brigham young • promontory summit • promontory mountains
The First Transcontinental Railroad (Part 1)
This is part 1 of the story about the first transcontinental railroad. Many obstacles stood in the way of its completion, but it was finally finished May 10, 1869. Read about the engineers, workers, and financiers of the railroad.
transcontinental railroad • union pacific • central pacific • the big four • charles crocker
This is part 1 of the story about the first transcontinental railroad. Many obstacles stood in the way of its completion, but it was finally finished May 10, 1869. Read about the engineers, workers, and financiers of the railroad.
transcontinental railroad • union pacific • central pacific • the big four • charles crocker
Hooking Up with the Golden Spike
There are many misperceptions concerning the ceremony that completed the transcontinental railroad -- not the least of which is where the fabled "Wedding of the Rails" actually took place.
golden spike • transcontinental railroad • leland stanford • utah • promontory point
There are many misperceptions concerning the ceremony that completed the transcontinental railroad -- not the least of which is where the fabled "Wedding of the Rails" actually took place.
golden spike • transcontinental railroad • leland stanford • utah • promontory point
Oregon Central Pacific Coast
What to expect and what not to miss on a driving tour of the central Oregon coast.
oregon pacific coast • florence oregon • newport oregon • seal rock cave • heceta lighthouse
What to expect and what not to miss on a driving tour of the central Oregon coast.
oregon pacific coast • florence oregon • newport oregon • seal rock cave • heceta lighthouse
The First Transcontinental Railroad
While the first transcontinental railroad was hailed as an engineering marvel, its construction was mired in corruption and inefficiency at taxpayers' expense.
transcontinental railroad • central pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • credit mobilier • promontory point
While the first transcontinental railroad was hailed as an engineering marvel, its construction was mired in corruption and inefficiency at taxpayers' expense.
transcontinental railroad • central pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • credit mobilier • promontory point
The Railroad, part 7
In Sacramento, California, Colin Huntington, Charles Crocker, California governor Leland Stanford, and Mark Hopkins, four California merchants, pool their funds and start construction on the Central Pacific Railroad in spite of numerous oppositions.
sacramento • california • colin huntington • charles crocker • leland stanford
In Sacramento, California, Colin Huntington, Charles Crocker, California governor Leland Stanford, and Mark Hopkins, four California merchants, pool their funds and start construction on the Central Pacific Railroad in spite of numerous oppositions.
sacramento • california • colin huntington • charles crocker • leland stanford
The Railroad
A brief history of transcontinental travel by rail and the impact on the Native American
railroad • transcontinental travel • railroad act of 1862
A brief history of transcontinental travel by rail and the impact on the Native American
railroad • transcontinental travel • railroad act of 1862
Discovering Truckee California
Truckee's Central Pacific Railway Depot, Chinese Herbalist's Shop and other historic buildings provide travelers a one-stop history lesson plus shopping opportunities.
historic california buildings • chinese in california • central pacific railroad • moody's bistro and lounge • truckee restaurants
Truckee's Central Pacific Railway Depot, Chinese Herbalist's Shop and other historic buildings provide travelers a one-stop history lesson plus shopping opportunities.
historic california buildings • chinese in california • central pacific railroad • moody's bistro and lounge • truckee restaurants
El Nino Modoki a Climatic Hybrid for 2009-2010
Experts predict hybrid El Nino Modoki will arrive this winter causing an increase in Atlantic hurricanes resulting in greater potential for hurricane landfall.
el nino • el nino effects • el nino causes • global ocean warming • winter forecast
Experts predict hybrid El Nino Modoki will arrive this winter causing an increase in Atlantic hurricanes resulting in greater potential for hurricane landfall.
el nino • el nino effects • el nino causes • global ocean warming • winter forecast
The Railroad, part 10
Strobridge and Crocker are so pleased with his Chinese workers that they continue to hire them until the Chinatowns of Sacramento and San Francisco are nearly empty. A shale wall some 2,000 feet high is blasted out by the Chinese.
railroad • chinese • sierra • crocker • sacramento
Strobridge and Crocker are so pleased with his Chinese workers that they continue to hire them until the Chinatowns of Sacramento and San Francisco are nearly empty. A shale wall some 2,000 feet high is blasted out by the Chinese.
railroad • chinese • sierra • crocker • sacramento
The Railroad, part 8
The Big 4 and the Central Pacific railroad determine that the Sierra Mountains start 23 miles further out on the flat lands in order to get additional funding from the government. The Civil War causes an incredible inflation on railroad supplies.
railroad • sierra • crocker • huntington • stanford
The Big 4 and the Central Pacific railroad determine that the Sierra Mountains start 23 miles further out on the flat lands in order to get additional funding from the government. The Civil War causes an incredible inflation on railroad supplies.
railroad • sierra • crocker • huntington • stanford
The Railroad, part 9
The Central Pacific Railroad is nearing the Sierra Mountains and they are having trouble finding and hiring enough workers, and many of those hired leave the railroad and head for the Nevada gold fields. Charles Crocker convinces his chief of staff, James Harvey Strobridge, to hire Chinese workers when the Irish go on strike.
railroad • chinese • sierra • crocker • sacramento
The Central Pacific Railroad is nearing the Sierra Mountains and they are having trouble finding and hiring enough workers, and many of those hired leave the railroad and head for the Nevada gold fields. Charles Crocker convinces his chief of staff, James Harvey Strobridge, to hire Chinese workers when the Irish go on strike.
railroad • chinese • sierra • crocker • sacramento
The Railroad, part 14
In May of 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads reach Promontory City, Utah where they are to connect. Delays occur when heavy rain washes out so of the tracks and an angry unpaid mob of railroad workers take some railroad officials prisoner until they are paid.
railroad • promontory • utah • union • central
In May of 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads reach Promontory City, Utah where they are to connect. Delays occur when heavy rain washes out so of the tracks and an angry unpaid mob of railroad workers take some railroad officials prisoner until they are paid.
railroad • promontory • utah • union • central
World War II Amphibious Operations
Homer recorded one of the first amphibious operations in history when the Greeks attacked Troy in 1183 BCE. Weapons and equipment have changed, but not the principles.
world war ii • us navy • us coast guard • invasion • europe
Homer recorded one of the first amphibious operations in history when the Greeks attacked Troy in 1183 BCE. Weapons and equipment have changed, but not the principles.
world war ii • us navy • us coast guard • invasion • europe
California Zephyr, Part Two
After leaving Sacramento, the Zephyr begins its trip over the Sierra Nevada and into historic Truckee.
zephyr • truckee • emigrant trail • donner party • donner memorial state park
After leaving Sacramento, the Zephyr begins its trip over the Sierra Nevada and into historic Truckee.
zephyr • truckee • emigrant trail • donner party • donner memorial state park
The Railroad, part 13
The Central Pacific advances down the eastern slope of the Sierras and prepares to cross Nevada. The Union Pacific reaches Utah Territory, but bypasses the Mormon city of Salt Lake. Brigham Young invests in the UP Railroad and provides Mormon railroad workers.
railroad • brigham young • mormons • salt lake city • later day saints
The Central Pacific advances down the eastern slope of the Sierras and prepares to cross Nevada. The Union Pacific reaches Utah Territory, but bypasses the Mormon city of Salt Lake. Brigham Young invests in the UP Railroad and provides Mormon railroad workers.
railroad • brigham young • mormons • salt lake city • later day saints
The Railroad, part 15
On May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads are connected at Promontory, Utah, completing the Transcontinental Railroad across America.
railroad • central • union • promontory • utah
On May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads are connected at Promontory, Utah, completing the Transcontinental Railroad across America.
railroad • central • union • promontory • utah
Battle of the Philippine Sea
The Imperial Japanese Navy's attempt to prevent the fall of the Mariana Islands resulted in the Pacific War's greatest clash of carrier aircraft over the Philippine Sea.
battle of the philippine sea • great marianas turkey shoot • pacific war • operation forager • mariana islands campaign
The Imperial Japanese Navy's attempt to prevent the fall of the Mariana Islands resulted in the Pacific War's greatest clash of carrier aircraft over the Philippine Sea.
battle of the philippine sea • great marianas turkey shoot • pacific war • operation forager • mariana islands campaign
Marine Aquaria and Kiribati
The nation which is home to the world's largest marine protected area is also a key player in the marine ornamental industry.
kiribati • central pacific ocean • largest atoll nation in the world • marine ornamental industry • largest marine protected area
The nation which is home to the world's largest marine protected area is also a key player in the marine ornamental industry.
kiribati • central pacific ocean • largest atoll nation in the world • marine ornamental industry • largest marine protected area
The Railroad, part 11
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody
The Unintended Catch of Seabirds
International commissions recognize the impacts of longline fishing practices to endangered seabirds and are taking steps to improve fishing gear and techniques.
unintended catch of seabirds • seabird bycatch • longline sea bird snaring • snaring endangered seabirds • iccat
International commissions recognize the impacts of longline fishing practices to endangered seabirds and are taking steps to improve fishing gear and techniques.
unintended catch of seabirds • seabird bycatch • longline sea bird snaring • snaring endangered seabirds • iccat
Senior Figure Skating Events 2007
Below is a list of USFSA, ISI, and Canadian figure skating competitions, current as of September 1, 2007.
2007 figure skating schedule • 2007 skating competitions • senior figure skating • ice skate • skaters
Below is a list of USFSA, ISI, and Canadian figure skating competitions, current as of September 1, 2007.
2007 figure skating schedule • 2007 skating competitions • senior figure skating • ice skate • skaters
Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo is probably best known because its shipments were always getting stolen by train robbers and highwaymen. But Wells Fargo also was a bank. And it had its own detective agency. Wells Fargo was an integral part of the development of the gold rush West.
henry wells • william fargo • wells fargo • john butterfield • california
Wells Fargo is probably best known because its shipments were always getting stolen by train robbers and highwaymen. But Wells Fargo also was a bank. And it had its own detective agency. Wells Fargo was an integral part of the development of the gold rush West.
henry wells • william fargo • wells fargo • john butterfield • california
Blue Spotted Jawfish
This is one of the most desirable jawfish in the marine aquarium hobby. Although expensive, this beautiful saltwater fish is worth every every cent.
blue spotted jawfish • opistognathus rosenblatti • jawfish • bocón manchas azules • bocón azul
This is one of the most desirable jawfish in the marine aquarium hobby. Although expensive, this beautiful saltwater fish is worth every every cent.
blue spotted jawfish • opistognathus rosenblatti • jawfish • bocón manchas azules • bocón azul
A Son Dies and Stanford University is Founded
Leland Stanford Jr. was traveling abroad in 1884 when he began to feel ill in Athens. In Italy he felt worse and was diagnosed with the bacterial disease.
leland stanford • jane lathrop stanford • leland stanford jr. dies • the founding of stanford university • typhoid
Leland Stanford Jr. was traveling abroad in 1884 when he began to feel ill in Athens. In Italy he felt worse and was diagnosed with the bacterial disease.
leland stanford • jane lathrop stanford • leland stanford jr. dies • the founding of stanford university • typhoid
Eadweard Muybridge Photographs Running Horse,'73
In the 1870s some racehorse cognoscenti pondered whether at any time while running, horses have all hooves off the ground, an idea sometimes called unsupported transit.
eadweard muybridge • occident • leland stanford • photos of trotters • photos of harness racing horses
In the 1870s some racehorse cognoscenti pondered whether at any time while running, horses have all hooves off the ground, an idea sometimes called unsupported transit.
eadweard muybridge • occident • leland stanford • photos of trotters • photos of harness racing horses
Essex Aircraft Carriers
The addition of these large, fast carriers provided the American Pacific Fleet enhanced striking power, against the Japanese in World War II, and into the Cold War.
essex aircraft carriers • us navy • uss essex • world war ii • pacific fleet
The addition of these large, fast carriers provided the American Pacific Fleet enhanced striking power, against the Japanese in World War II, and into the Cold War.
essex aircraft carriers • us navy • uss essex • world war ii • pacific fleet
Hear the Lonesome Whistle Blow Book Review
Dee Brown takes the reader back to the beginning of the railroad when the Iron Horse was in direct competition with the canals, such as the Erie Canal.
hear that lonesome whistle blow railroads in the w • peter dey and grenville dodge • building the railroad in iowa • transcontinental railroad starts in omaha nebraska • rock island bridge abraham lincoln
Dee Brown takes the reader back to the beginning of the railroad when the Iron Horse was in direct competition with the canals, such as the Erie Canal.
hear that lonesome whistle blow railroads in the w • peter dey and grenville dodge • building the railroad in iowa • transcontinental railroad starts in omaha nebraska • rock island bridge abraham lincoln
Hurricane Season Predictions
Although the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, meteorologists have developed predictions for the number of hurricanes.
2008 hurricane season • atlantic basin storms • noaa predictions • tropical meteorology project • william gray csu
Although the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, meteorologists have developed predictions for the number of hurricanes.
2008 hurricane season • atlantic basin storms • noaa predictions • tropical meteorology project • william gray csu
Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica's favourite national parks with wildlife and beautiful beaches that attract sun worshippers and nature enthusiasts alike.
manuel antonio costa rica • quepos costa rica • national parks costa rica • beach resorts costa rica • surf pacific coast costa rica
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica's favourite national parks with wildlife and beautiful beaches that attract sun worshippers and nature enthusiasts alike.
manuel antonio costa rica • quepos costa rica • national parks costa rica • beach resorts costa rica • surf pacific coast costa rica
Migrating Gray Whales Thin in 2007
Scientists suspect thinning ice layer in Arctic is main culprit behind lack of food but overfishing and normal weather cycles may be affecting their health as well.
climate change • migrating gray whales • el nino southern oscillation • overfishing • bering sea
Scientists suspect thinning ice layer in Arctic is main culprit behind lack of food but overfishing and normal weather cycles may be affecting their health as well.
climate change • migrating gray whales • el nino southern oscillation • overfishing • bering sea
Pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge
This article lists five of the best spots from which to take photos of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge.
golden gate bridge photos • golden gate bridge pictures • best place to photograph the golden gate bridge • best views of the golden gate bridge • san francisco landmarks
This article lists five of the best spots from which to take photos of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge.
golden gate bridge photos • golden gate bridge pictures • best place to photograph the golden gate bridge • best views of the golden gate bridge • san francisco landmarks
San Francisco Cocktail Bars
Visitors to San Francisco can follow a historic route of bars and soak up turn-of-the-last-century ambiance over classic cocktails.
san francisco travel • san francisco bars • san francisco cocktails • san francisco lounges • san francisco watering holes
Visitors to San Francisco can follow a historic route of bars and soak up turn-of-the-last-century ambiance over classic cocktails.
san francisco travel • san francisco bars • san francisco cocktails • san francisco lounges • san francisco watering holes
Showfish: The Naso Tang
The Orangespine Unicorn Fish, a wonderful show piece for the reef or saltwater aquarist. When properly housed and cared for, it will be the pride of your aquarium setup!
naso tang • lipstick tang • blonde naso tang • red sea naso tang • unicorn fish
The Orangespine Unicorn Fish, a wonderful show piece for the reef or saltwater aquarist. When properly housed and cared for, it will be the pride of your aquarium setup!
naso tang • lipstick tang • blonde naso tang • red sea naso tang • unicorn fish
A Tropical Marine Aquarium Eel
While most eels are inappropriate for the home aquarist, eels from the genus Echidna make great marine aquarium species if you must have an eel.
tropical marine eel • reef compatible eel • tropical aquarium eel • snowflake eel • echidna nebulosa
While most eels are inappropriate for the home aquarist, eels from the genus Echidna make great marine aquarium species if you must have an eel.
tropical marine eel • reef compatible eel • tropical aquarium eel • snowflake eel • echidna nebulosa
California Zephyr, Part One
In Part One of a two-part article, the author travels aboard the California Zephyr, from San Francisco to Sacramento.
california zephyr • martinez california • davis california • sacramento california • california state capitol
In Part One of a two-part article, the author travels aboard the California Zephyr, from San Francisco to Sacramento.
california zephyr • martinez california • davis california • sacramento california • california state capitol
Jane Stanford Ensures Survival of Stanford U.
On June 21, 1893, Leland Stanford died. His determined widow now took steps to forge the future success of the university they began to honor their deceased son.
jane lathrop stanford • founding of stanford university • poisoning of mrs leland stanford • millionaire mrs stanford cuts expenses • religious faith of mrs leland stanford
On June 21, 1893, Leland Stanford died. His determined widow now took steps to forge the future success of the university they began to honor their deceased son.
jane lathrop stanford • founding of stanford university • poisoning of mrs leland stanford • millionaire mrs stanford cuts expenses • religious faith of mrs leland stanford
The Railroad, part 3
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
The Railroad, part 6
The American Civil War has ended. Even before its end Durant is plotting money schemes to line his and his associates pockets with the public and the government’s money. One such scheme is the Credit Mobilier.
railroad • credit mobilier • durant • hoxie • dey
The American Civil War has ended. Even before its end Durant is plotting money schemes to line his and his associates pockets with the public and the government’s money. One such scheme is the Credit Mobilier.
railroad • credit mobilier • durant • hoxie • dey
Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a coral atoll nation in the South Pacific that could be destroyed by global warming. If global warming proves to be a false alarm, it will probably be necessary for Tuvuluans to form an alliance with a larger political entity.
tuvalu • kirbati • rotuma • rabi • fiji
Tuvalu is a coral atoll nation in the South Pacific that could be destroyed by global warming. If global warming proves to be a false alarm, it will probably be necessary for Tuvuluans to form an alliance with a larger political entity.
tuvalu • kirbati • rotuma • rabi • fiji
The Dark Days of '42
The overwhelming military response we have seen in Afghanistan had no equal sixty years ago. Pearl Harbor was just the beginning of six months of defeat and disaster, incompetence and bungling, bravery and sacrifice. Here is the sad story of America's first six months of World War II.
world war ii • defeat • philippines • macarthur • marshall
The overwhelming military response we have seen in Afghanistan had no equal sixty years ago. Pearl Harbor was just the beginning of six months of defeat and disaster, incompetence and bungling, bravery and sacrifice. Here is the sad story of America's first six months of World War II.
world war ii • defeat • philippines • macarthur • marshall
Activist State: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part I
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
07-08 Junior Figure Skating Events
The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.
junior figure skating competition schedule • ice skate calendar • competitive skaters • winter sports • junior grand prix
The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.
junior figure skating competition schedule • ice skate calendar • competitive skaters • winter sports • junior grand prix
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