Over the Range : A History of the Promontory Summit Route of the Pacific Railroad /
Richard V. Francaviglia.
- 1 online resource (336 pages): ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ;
- Book collections on Project MUSE. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-322) and index.
Envisioning Promontory (1820-1850) -- In the path of history (1850-1865) -- The battle of the maps (1865-1868) -- A moment of glory : Promontory, 1869 -- On the early mainline (1869-1875) -- Big time railroading (1875-1904) -- A regional branchline (1904-1942) -- A changing countryside & landscape (1904-1942) -- Remembering Promontory (1942-present) -- Epilogue : full circle.
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Central Pacific Railroad Company--History. Union Pacific Railway Company.