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  3. IMAGO International History, Archive, USA, First transcontinental railway connection at Promontory Point 1869

IMAGO International History, Archive, USA, First transcontinental railway connection at Promontory Point 1869

Jun 2, 2026

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  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED The Iron Horse is a 1924 American silent film directed by John Ford The Iron Horse is a 1924 American silent film directed by John Ford and produced by Fox Film. The film presents an idealized image of the construction of the American first transcontinental railroad. It culminates with the scene of driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit on May 10, 1869 Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_050_0678.jpg, Iron Horse; 1924; American; silent film; John Ford; Fox Film; transcontinental railroad; construction; idealized image; golden spike; Promontory Summit; May 10, 1869; historical; drama; train; locomotive; western; classic; black and Copyright: xWorldxHistoryxArchivex

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED The Iron Horse is a 1924 American silent film directed by John Ford The Iron Horse is a 1924 American silent film directed by John Ford and produced by Fox Film. The film presents an idealized image of the construction of the American first transcontinental railroad. It culminates with the scene of driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit on May 10, 1869 Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_050_0678.jpg, Iron Horse; 1924; American; silent film; John Ford; Fox Film; transcontinental railroad; construction; idealized image; golden spike; Promontory Summit; May 10, 1869; historical; drama; train; locomotive; western; classic; black and Copyright: xWorldxHistoryxArchivex

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED A photograph of the historic driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. A photograph of the driving in of the golden spike connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by railway at Promontory, Utah. This event marked the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States, an engineering feat that symbolised a unified nation and opened up the American West for greater settlement and commerce. Union Pacific Railroad, 10 May 1869. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_011_0502.jpg, Golden Spike; Promontory, Utah; Utah; First Transcontinental Railroad; United State Copyright: xx

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED A photograph of the historic driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. A photograph of the driving in of the golden spike connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by railway at Promontory, Utah. This event marked the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States, an engineering feat that symbolised a unified nation and opened up the American West for greater settlement and commerce. Union Pacific Railroad, 10 May 1869. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_011_0502.jpg, Golden Spike; Promontory, Utah; Utah; First Transcontinental Railroad; United State Copyright: xx

  • trans-continental railroad, historical, vintage, March 20, 2014 - Crowd at Completion of the Trans-Continental Railroad, Pomontory, Utah, 1869 Copyright: xJTxVintagex

    trans-continental railroad, historical, vintage, March 20, 2014 - Crowd at Completion of the Trans-Continental Railroad, Pomontory, Utah, 1869 Copyright: xJTxVintagex

  • USA: East and West shaking hands at the laying of the last rail , Union Pacific Railroad, 10 May 1869 The First Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the Pacific Railroad and later as the Overland Route ) was a 1,907-mile (3,069 km) contiguous railroad line constructed in the United States between 1863 and 1869 west of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to connect the Pacific coast at San Francisco Bay with the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa.<br ><br > Opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869 with the ceremonial driving of the Last Spike at Promontory Summit, the road established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the settlement and economy of the American Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

    USA: East and West shaking hands at the laying of the last rail , Union Pacific Railroad, 10 May 1869 The First Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the Pacific Railroad and later as the Overland Route ) was a 1,907-mile (3,069 km) contiguous railroad line constructed in the United States between 1863 and 1869 west of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to connect the Pacific coast at San Francisco Bay with the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa.<br ><br > Opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869 with the ceremonial driving of the Last Spike at Promontory Summit, the road established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the settlement and economy of the American Copyright: xxPicturesxFromxHistoryx

  • PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific Railroad (left) and the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory Point, Utah. Photograph by Andrew J. Russell, 10 May 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0637498

    PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific Railroad (left) and the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory Point, Utah. Photograph by Andrew J. Russell, 10 May 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0637498

  • PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads in Promontory, Utah. Photograph by A.J. Russell, 10 May 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0622599

    PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads in Promontory, Utah. Photograph by A.J. Russell, 10 May 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0622599

  • PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. Photograph. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0259720

    PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. Photograph. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0259720

  • UTAH: RAILROAD, 1869. A train on its way to Promontory Point for the driving of the last spike joining the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. Photograph, 10 May 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0176126

    UTAH: RAILROAD, 1869. A train on its way to Promontory Point for the driving of the last spike joining the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. Photograph, 10 May 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0176126

  • RAILROAD: CHINESE WORKERS. Chinese section hands of the Union Pacific Railroad at the station at Promontory, Utah. Photograph by J.B. Silvis, late 19th century. Silvis photography car is in the background. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0176022

    RAILROAD: CHINESE WORKERS. Chinese section hands of the Union Pacific Railroad at the station at Promontory, Utah. Photograph by J.B. Silvis, late 19th century. Silvis photography car is in the background. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0176022

  • THE IRON HORSE, 1924. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, 10 May 1869. Scene from the silent film The Iron Horse directed by John Ford, 1924. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0122438

    THE IRON HORSE, 1924. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, 10 May 1869. Scene from the silent film The Iron Horse directed by John Ford, 1924. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0122438

  • PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0063609

    PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0063609

  • RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Camp of the Central Pacific Railroad in Victory, Utah, a few miles from Promontory Point, 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0016257

    RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Camp of the Central Pacific Railroad in Victory, Utah, a few miles from Promontory Point, 1869. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0016257

  • PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Contemporary American wood engraving. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0005622

    PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Contemporary American wood engraving. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0005622

  • RAILROADING: PROMONTORY POINT.The joining of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0005621

    RAILROADING: PROMONTORY POINT.The joining of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0005621

  • PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Contemporary American wood engraving. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0005620

    PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Contemporary American wood engraving. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0005620

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED RAIL USA 1869 LINK The first US transcontinental railroad is completed, linking the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads at Promontory Point, Utah. Date: 10 May 1869 Copyright: Gemini Picture No. 10083990

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED RAIL USA 1869 LINK The first US transcontinental railroad is completed, linking the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads at Promontory Point, Utah. Date: 10 May 1869 Copyright: Gemini Picture No. 10083990

  • Crowd at Completion of the Trans-Continental Railroad, Promontory, Utah, 1869 Copyright: xABxArchivex jtv002145

    Crowd at Completion of the Trans-Continental Railroad, Promontory, Utah, 1869 Copyright: xABxArchivex jtv002145

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Completion of the Pacific Railroad , (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett. Copyright:xtransporte,transporte,povos,macho,homem,homens,ceremony,país,local,guy,estradaxdexferro,estradaxdexferro,Utá,nativo,AmericanoxNativo,linhaxrailway,posição,século,trilhasxrailway,trilhaxdoxtrem,trilhaxrailway,AmericanosxNativos,conceito,B&W,IndianxAmericano,MONOCROMÁTICO,conclusão,indianxvermelho,IndiansxAmericanos,EstadosxUnidosxDexAmeri,1øxséculo,pretox&xbranco,pretoxexbranco,B W,décimoxnonoxséculo,Americano,history,historic,América,EUA,ThexPrintxCollector,PacificxUnion,FelixxOctaviusxCarrxDarley,engraving,Miles,AlbertxBobbett,Bobbett,xAlbert,Bobbett,xAlfred,AlfredxBobbett,Darley,xFelixxOctaviusxCarr,FelixxO.C.xDarley,Darley,xFelixxO.C.,FelixxDarley,Darley,xF Copyright:transporte,transporte,povos,macho,homem,homens,ceremony,país,local,guy,estradaxdexferro,estradaxdexferro,Utá,nativo,AmericanoxNativo,linhaxrailway,posição,século,trilhasxrailway,trilhaxdoxtr

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Completion of the Pacific Railroad , (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett. Copyright:xtransporte,transporte,povos,macho,homem,homens,ceremony,país,local,guy,estradaxdexferro,estradaxdexferro,Utá,nativo,AmericanoxNativo,linhaxrailway,posição,século,trilhasxrailway,trilhaxdoxtrem,trilhaxrailway,AmericanosxNativos,conceito,B&W,IndianxAmericano,MONOCROMÁTICO,conclusão,indianxvermelho,IndiansxAmericanos,EstadosxUnidosxDexAmeri,1øxséculo,pretox&xbranco,pretoxexbranco,B W,décimoxnonoxséculo,Americano,history,historic,América,EUA,ThexPrintxCollector,PacificxUnion,FelixxOctaviusxCarrxDarley,engraving,Miles,AlbertxBobbett,Bobbett,xAlbert,Bobbett,xAlfred,AlfredxBobbett,Darley,xFelixxOctaviusxCarr,FelixxO.C.xDarley,Darley,xFelixxO.C.,FelixxDarley,Darley,xF Copyright:transporte,transporte,povos,macho,homem,homens,ceremony,país,local,guy,estradaxdexferro,estradaxdexferro,Utá,nativo,AmericanoxNativo,linhaxrailway,posição,século,trilhasxrailway,trilhaxdoxtr

  • Elsevier photo collection. Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad meet in the town of Promontory Point in the state of Utah, where last a golden nail was beaten in the connection first large transcontinental train connection . 1869. America, Promontory, Utah Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart517102021-27293 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    Elsevier photo collection. Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad meet in the town of Promontory Point in the state of Utah, where last a golden nail was beaten in the connection first large transcontinental train connection . 1869. America, Promontory, Utah Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart517102021-27293 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • The First Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the Pacific Railroad and later as the Overland Route ) was a 1,907-mile (3,069 km) contiguous railroad line constructed in the United States between 1863 and 1869 west of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to connect the Pacific coast at San Francisco Bay with the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa.<br ><br > Opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869 with the ceremonial driving of the Last Spike at Promontory Summit, the road established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the settlement and economy of the American West by bringing these western states and territories firmly and profitably into the Union and making g Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_CPA0032152

    The First Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the Pacific Railroad and later as the Overland Route ) was a 1,907-mile (3,069 km) contiguous railroad line constructed in the United States between 1863 and 1869 west of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to connect the Pacific coast at San Francisco Bay with the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa.<br ><br > Opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869 with the ceremonial driving of the Last Spike at Promontory Summit, the road established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the settlement and economy of the American West by bringing these western states and territories firmly and profitably into the Union and making g Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_CPA0032152

  • The First Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the Pacific Railroad and later as the Overland Route ) was a 1,907-mile (3,069 km) contiguous railroad line constructed in the United States between 1863 and 1869 west of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to connect the Pacific coast at San Francisco Bay with the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa.<br ><br > Opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869 with the ceremonial driving of the Last Spike at Promontory Summit, the road established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the settlement and economy of the American West by bringing these western states and territories firmly and profitably into the Union and making g xSupplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd.x Copyright: xx

    The First Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the Pacific Railroad and later as the Overland Route ) was a 1,907-mile (3,069 km) contiguous railroad line constructed in the United States between 1863 and 1869 west of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to connect the Pacific coast at San Francisco Bay with the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa.<br ><br > Opened for through traffic on May 10, 1869 with the ceremonial driving of the Last Spike at Promontory Summit, the road established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the settlement and economy of the American West by bringing these western states and territories firmly and profitably into the Union and making g xSupplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd.x Copyright: xx

  • Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads meet at Promontory Point, Utah, May 10, 1869 Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HBDRAIL EC001

    Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads meet at Promontory Point, Utah, May 10, 1869 Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HBDRAIL EC001

  • Railroad officials and employees celebrate the completion of the first railroad transcontinental link in Promontory, Utah, 1869 Hollywood CA USA 1003_495THA

    Railroad officials and employees celebrate the completion of the first railroad transcontinental link in Promontory, Utah, 1869 Hollywood CA USA 1003_495THA

  • The Iron Horse is a 1924 American silent film directed by John Ford and produced by Fox Film. The film presents an idealized image of the construction of the American first transcontinental railroad. It culminates with the scene of driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit on May 10, 1869 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_050_0678

    The Iron Horse is a 1924 American silent film directed by John Ford and produced by Fox Film. The film presents an idealized image of the construction of the American first transcontinental railroad. It culminates with the scene of driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit on May 10, 1869 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_050_0678

  • Driving in the golden rivet (spike) connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by railway: Promontory, Utah, 10 May 1869. Union Pacific Railroad. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives012856

    Driving in the golden rivet (spike) connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by railway: Promontory, Utah, 10 May 1869. Union Pacific Railroad. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives012856

  • 1969 - Birthday of a memorable achievement.: Centennial of transcontinental railroad link-up in U.S. Map shows railroad lines in the U.S. in 1870. Circle marks spot where transcontinental line met in Promontory Point, Utah, May 10, 1869 (For complete caption see IPS Photo Bulletin No. 59) - ZUMAk09_

    1969 - Birthday of a memorable achievement.: Centennial of transcontinental railroad link-up in U.S. Map shows railroad lines in the U.S. in 1870. Circle marks spot where transcontinental line met in Promontory Point, Utah, May 10, 1869 (For complete caption see IPS Photo Bulletin No. 59) - ZUMAk09_

  • Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento, and the Union Pacific Railroad building out from Chicago. The two railroads started the project six years earlier, in 1863. 990_16_8-RR-Cere_1HR

    Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento, and the Union Pacific Railroad building out from Chicago. The two railroads started the project six years earlier, in 1863. 990_16_8-RR-Cere_1HR

  • 30 May 1944 Advertisment The Progressive Union Pacific Railroad. Promontory Point Utah was the scene of a history making event 10 May 1869 when Abraham Lincoln united the East with the Pacific Coast an authorized the building of a transcontinental railroad UnitedArchives00381783

    30 May 1944 Advertisment The Progressive Union Pacific Railroad. Promontory Point Utah was the scene of a history making event 10 May 1869 when Abraham Lincoln united the East with the Pacific Coast an authorized the building of a transcontinental railroad UnitedArchives00381783

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