Meeting of engines at Promontory point [01]

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Title Meeting of engines at Promontory point [01]
Photo Number P0059_n01_02_008a
Description A photograph of the meeting of engines at Promontory point, 1869 that includes railroad crew from both companies. This marks the joining of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States that connected the Central Pacific Railroad originating in Sacramento and the Union Pacific Railroad originating in Omaha.
Creator Russell, A.J.
Date 1869-05-10
Subject Railroads--United States--History--19th century; Promontory Point (Utah : Cape)
Spatial Coverage Promontory Point, Box Elder County, Utah, United States, 41.22216, -112.41134
Collection Number and Name P0059 Railroad Photograph Collection
Collection Name Railroad Photograph Collection
Finding Aid https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv38189
ARK ark:/87278/s6vc7yyz
Setname uum_map
ID 2141670
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6vc7yyz