Francaviglia, Richard V.

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.

Open Access

9780874217063




Central Pacific Railroad Company--History.
Union Pacific Railway Company.


Railroads--History.
Railroads--History.--West (U.S.)
Pacific railroads.


Electronic books.

HE2763 / .F73 2008

385.3/120979242