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Building and Riding the Transcontinental Railroad
Reviews of two books: "Empire Express", a lengthy, but very readable, history of the building of the transcontinental railroad; and, "USA By Rail", the travel bible for the rail traveler.
empire express • david haward bain • usa by rail • john pitt • rail travel guide
Reviews of two books: "Empire Express", a lengthy, but very readable, history of the building of the transcontinental railroad; and, "USA By Rail", the travel bible for the rail traveler.
empire express • david haward bain • usa by rail • john pitt • rail travel guide
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
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
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
Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 Creates Furor
Concessions to the South enabled passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act but resulted in outrage that led to political realignments and the formation of the Republican Party.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas and popular sovereignty • missouri compromise repeal • dixon amendment • rise of the republican party
Concessions to the South enabled passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act but resulted in outrage that led to political realignments and the formation of the Republican Party.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas and popular sovereignty • missouri compromise repeal • dixon amendment • rise of the republican party
Popular Sovereignty in Kansas and Nebraska
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was intended to be a compromise but instead outraged the North, gave America the Republican Party, "Bleeding Kansas," and led to civil war.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas • missouri compromise • compromise of 1850 • republican party
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was intended to be a compromise but instead outraged the North, gave America the Republican Party, "Bleeding Kansas," and led to civil war.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas • missouri compromise • compromise of 1850 • republican party
The Whipple Expedition to the Southwest (Part 1)
Lt. Whipple was hired to survey a possible route for the transcontinental railroad. He was one of three separate expeditions. He explored the southern route through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
amiel whipple • transcontinental railroad • corps of topographical engineers • albuquerque • comanche
Lt. Whipple was hired to survey a possible route for the transcontinental railroad. He was one of three separate expeditions. He explored the southern route through Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
amiel whipple • transcontinental railroad • corps of topographical engineers • albuquerque • comanche
Transcontinental RR and Suez Canal
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
transcontinental • railroad • suez • canal • internal improvements
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
transcontinental • railroad • suez • canal • internal improvements
Walt Whitman's Passage to India
The deathbed edition of Walt Whitman's "Passage to India" consists of nine parts, featuring his sprawling signature style.
walt whitman • passage to india • spiritual journey • suez canal • transcontinental railroad
The deathbed edition of Walt Whitman's "Passage to India" consists of nine parts, featuring his sprawling signature style.
walt whitman • passage to india • spiritual journey • suez canal • transcontinental railroad
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
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
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
Salt Lake City before the Railroad
Travelers to Utah left Salt Lake City impressed by the organization and audacity of the Mormon settlement in the middle of the desert.
salt lake city before 1869 • overland travelers accounts of utah • salt lake city irrigation • salt lake city layout • traveler's accouts of salt lake city
Travelers to Utah left Salt Lake City impressed by the organization and audacity of the Mormon settlement in the middle of the desert.
salt lake city before 1869 • overland travelers accounts of utah • salt lake city irrigation • salt lake city layout • traveler's accouts of salt lake city
Shaping of America
David Meinig has published a four-volume series on the development of America. Meinig is a professor of geography at Maxwell School at Syracuse University in New York.
david meinig • shaping of america • opening west • civil war geography • lewis clark opening west
David Meinig has published a four-volume series on the development of America. Meinig is a professor of geography at Maxwell School at Syracuse University in New York.
david meinig • shaping of america • opening west • civil war geography • lewis clark opening west
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
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson's training with the NWMP and association with the First Nations assisted his wilderness trips into the Canadian Rockies.
major a. b. rogers • tom wilson outfitter • nwmp • chief sitting bull • canadian rockies
Tom Wilson's training with the NWMP and association with the First Nations assisted his wilderness trips into the Canadian Rockies.
major a. b. rogers • tom wilson outfitter • nwmp • chief sitting bull • canadian rockies
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 1
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
The Railroad, part 12
In 1844 Asa Whitney envisioned a railroad, stretching across the United States from ocean to ocean and began seeking possible routes that would reach from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Coast. Before Congress he proposes such a railroad, asked for a vast land grant, and assures Congress that the Indians will be of no concern. In the next ten years many Indian tribes are forced to concede thousands of acres with some tribes being removed to Indian Territory. The Union Pacific is given until July 1, 1876, to reach the western boundary of Nevada Territory, and God help anyone, white or red, who stands in its way.
railroad • asa whitney • indians • native americans • plains indians
In 1844 Asa Whitney envisioned a railroad, stretching across the United States from ocean to ocean and began seeking possible routes that would reach from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Coast. Before Congress he proposes such a railroad, asked for a vast land grant, and assures Congress that the Indians will be of no concern. In the next ten years many Indian tribes are forced to concede thousands of acres with some tribes being removed to Indian Territory. The Union Pacific is given until July 1, 1876, to reach the western boundary of Nevada Territory, and God help anyone, white or red, who stands in its way.
railroad • asa whitney • indians • native americans • plains indians
The Railroad, part 2
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
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
Great Northern Railway
Built by James J. Hill in the 19th century, the Great Northern Railway is one of the largest transcontinental railroads in the United States.
great northern railway • james j. hill • empire builder • st. paul and pacific railroad • bnsf
Built by James J. Hill in the 19th century, the Great Northern Railway is one of the largest transcontinental railroads in the United States.
great northern railway • james j. hill • empire builder • st. paul and pacific railroad • bnsf
John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
National Train Day Honors Railways
The railways have provided a mode of travel and transportation across America for 140 historic years. On May 9 there will be train themed events across the nation.
amtrak • national train day • railroad transportation • railway travel • north america
The railways have provided a mode of travel and transportation across America for 140 historic years. On May 9 there will be train themed events across the nation.
amtrak • national train day • railroad transportation • railway travel • north america
Amtrak National Train Day May 10th
Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.
national train day • amtrak routes • travel by passenger train • popular train routes • affordable travel
Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.
national train day • amtrak routes • travel by passenger train • popular train routes • affordable travel
Asian Pacific Islander Month
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
Atlas Shrugged Delivers Timeless Message
Atlas Shrugged part two of three book review looks at how the story explores big business versus too much government control.
atlas shrugged • ayn rand • government control • big business • media biases
Atlas Shrugged part two of three book review looks at how the story explores big business versus too much government control.
atlas shrugged • ayn rand • government control • big business • media biases
Clipper Ships
Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.
clipper • yankee • ship • mail • american
Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.
clipper • yankee • ship • mail • american
Family Fun at Carson City's Nevada Rail Museum
One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.
virginia and truckee railway • southern pacific railroad • western pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • nevada copper belt railroad
One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.
virginia and truckee railway • southern pacific railroad • western pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • nevada copper belt railroad
Safer Personal Investment Opportunities
Looking for a safer investment opportunity than the stock market? U.S. Savings Bonds have been available for over 200 years and are worth some research.
personal investments • savings bonds • u.s. savings bonds • ee bonds • i savings bonds
Looking for a safer investment opportunity than the stock market? U.S. Savings Bonds have been available for over 200 years and are worth some research.
personal investments • savings bonds • u.s. savings bonds • ee bonds • i savings bonds
Sin, Early Seattle and Boss Way
Wilson Eugene Thing changed his name when he got to booming Seattle, where he and others fueled the city's growth with gambling enterprises.
sin in seattle • seattle's boss way • early seattle vice • seattle gambling reputation • gambling boosted early seattle business
Wilson Eugene Thing changed his name when he got to booming Seattle, where he and others fueled the city's growth with gambling enterprises.
sin in seattle • seattle's boss way • early seattle vice • seattle gambling reputation • gambling boosted early seattle business
The Niles Canyon Railway
The Niles Canyon Railway was once part of America's first trans-continental railroad. Rescued in the 1980s by enthusiasts, it is now a working museum with train rides.
niles canyon railway • niles canyon • sunol depot • niles depot • niles california
The Niles Canyon Railway was once part of America's first trans-continental railroad. Rescued in the 1980s by enthusiasts, it is now a working museum with train rides.
niles canyon railway • niles canyon • sunol depot • niles depot • niles california
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
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 Short Life of the Pony Express
America's famed pre-railroad mails service, the Pony Express, was a convincing demonstration of just how efficiently a delivery service could operate.
pony express • history of the pony express • transcontinental mail service • st. joseph missouri • central overland california and pike's peak expres
America's famed pre-railroad mails service, the Pony Express, was a convincing demonstration of just how efficiently a delivery service could operate.
pony express • history of the pony express • transcontinental mail service • st. joseph missouri • central overland california and pike's peak expres
William Butler Odgen
Ogden Avenue in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding suburbs is named after Chicago's first mayor. A railroad entrepreneur and political figure, Ogden shaped America.
ogden • railroad • pioneer • chicago • mayor
Ogden Avenue in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding suburbs is named after Chicago's first mayor. A railroad entrepreneur and political figure, Ogden shaped America.
ogden • railroad • pioneer • chicago • mayor
Alfred Waud
Prolific Civil War artist Alfred Waud sketched major battles from First Bull Run in 1861 to General Robert E. Lee's departure from Appomattox Court House in 1865.
alfred waud • civil war • civil war history • civil war pictures • civil war artist
Prolific Civil War artist Alfred Waud sketched major battles from First Bull Run in 1861 to General Robert E. Lee's departure from Appomattox Court House in 1865.
alfred waud • civil war • civil war history • civil war pictures • civil war artist
Early American Epic Scale Western Movies
These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.
the covered wagon • the iron horse • the big trail • american epic western movies • epic western movies
These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.
the covered wagon • the iron horse • the big trail • american epic western movies • epic western movies
Fragile, Hostile, Heavy, and Totally Astounding!
Hot and Heavy. Light and Fragile. The way this artist handles it, no one would ever believe that it the same stuff as... but go read the article.
glass • art glass • chihuly • seattle • murano
Hot and Heavy. Light and Fragile. The way this artist handles it, no one would ever believe that it the same stuff as... but go read the article.
glass • art glass • chihuly • seattle • murano
Newspapers of the Old West (Part 1)
After saloons, churches and schools came to town. Then businesses. But once a newspaper arrived, then the town was "civilized." But starting a newspaper and keeping it in print could be a challenge, especially in remote areas where supplies were interrupted and news was hard to get.
newspaper • old west • san francisco chronicle • rocky mountain news • deseret news
After saloons, churches and schools came to town. Then businesses. But once a newspaper arrived, then the town was "civilized." But starting a newspaper and keeping it in print could be a challenge, especially in remote areas where supplies were interrupted and news was hard to get.
newspaper • old west • san francisco chronicle • rocky mountain news • deseret news
The Amazing Neon and Atomic Presidential Time Jalopy
We can only imagine the presidents of the US as doing thier thing during their time. With the magic of patented time travel, it doesn't have to be just an intellectual game to pass the time at boring cocktail parties. Join me as we shove Cold War presidents into other times, and see what happens.
time • travel • nixon • kennedy • reagan
We can only imagine the presidents of the US as doing thier thing during their time. With the magic of patented time travel, it doesn't have to be just an intellectual game to pass the time at boring cocktail parties. Join me as we shove Cold War presidents into other times, and see what happens.
time • travel • nixon • kennedy • reagan
THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART II
Continuing from last article, we see Henry Wilson enter the U.S. Senate and rise through the ranks to become one of the most influential senators of his day. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination.
democratic • republican • sumner • wilson • senate
Continuing from last article, we see Henry Wilson enter the U.S. Senate and rise through the ranks to become one of the most influential senators of his day. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination.
democratic • republican • sumner • wilson • senate
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 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
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 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, 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
Alexander Gardner
Alexander Gardner is known for his landmark 1865 book Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, the first photographically illustrated book on the Civil War.
alexander gardner • civil war photographs • civil war photography • lincoln's assassination • matthew brady
Alexander Gardner is known for his landmark 1865 book Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, the first photographically illustrated book on the Civil War.
alexander gardner • civil war photographs • civil war photography • lincoln's assassination • matthew brady
Building the Northern Pacific Railroad
After construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad came to a standstill in 1873, James B. Power devised a plan for the railroad that involved large-scale wheat farms.
northern pacific railroad • northern pacific railway • railroad history • bonanza plan • bonanza farm
After construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad came to a standstill in 1873, James B. Power devised a plan for the railroad that involved large-scale wheat farms.
northern pacific railroad • northern pacific railway • railroad history • bonanza plan • bonanza farm
Chinese-Canadian Dreams and Disillusions: 'Tales from Gold Mountain'
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
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