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Laying Transcontinental Railroad, 1860s C013 / 9004
Laying Transcontinental Railroad. Workers in around 1868, in Nevada, USA, constructing part of the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) section of the Transcontinental Railroad. Titled End of track, on Humboldt Plains, this albumen photograph is part of a set of 364 stereoviews taken by the official CPRR photographer Alfred A. Hart (1816-1908). This area is where the railroad passed along and near Nevadas Humboldt River. This western half of the First Transcontinental Railroad was built between 1863 and 1869, covering 1100 kilometres from Sacramento, California, to Promontory Summit, Utah, connecting with the railroads eastern half
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the laying of the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1860s. Taken by Alfred A. Hart, the official photographer for the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR), this albumen photograph titled "End of track" showcases workers constructing a section of the railroad in Nevada's Humboldt Plains. The image portrays a scene filled with determination and progress as men, women, and children come together to build this monumental feat of engineering. The harsh desert environment serves as their backdrop, symbolizing both the challenges they faced and their resilience in overcoming them. The railway tracks stretch into the distance, cutting through arid landscapes that have been transformed by human hands. Horses pull carts laden with materials while engineers oversee every detail of construction. Telegraph wires crisscross above them, connecting distant places and enabling communication like never before. In this sepia-toned snapshot from America's past, we witness an extraordinary blend of human ingenuity and industrial technology coming together to shape a nation. It is a testament to the pioneering spirit that defined this era - one where dreams were realized against all odds. As we gaze upon this historic image today, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days. The Transcontinental Railroad stands not only as an engineering marvel but also as a symbol of unity and progress that continues to resonate throughout our country's story.
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