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Railroad Meets Wagon Train
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Railroad Meets Wagon Train
Monument Point, Utah: c. 1868 The Central Pacific Railroads Jupiter engine passes by a wagon train during the construction of the transcontinental railroad on the north side of the Great Salt Lake
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Media ID 9740301
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1860s 1868 American West B And W Daytime Engines Monochromatic Monochrome People In The Background Railroad Railroad Industry Salt Lake City Settlers Steam Power Transportation Transportation Infrastructure Utah 19th C Great Salt Lake Railroads Steam Engines Transcontinental Railroad
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This print captures a significant moment in American history - the meeting of two iconic modes of transportation during the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Monument Point, Utah, serves as the backdrop for this remarkable scene from 1868. In this image, we witness the powerful Central Pacific Railroad's Jupiter engine thundering past a wagon train on the north side of the Great Salt Lake. The steam-powered locomotive symbolizes progress and modernity, while the wagon train represents an era soon to be left behind. The pioneers aboard their wagons are dwarfed by the massive scale of both nature and industry surrounding them. Against a monochromatic landscape, they stand as witnesses to an unprecedented feat: connecting America's east and west coasts through rail travel. As smoke billows from its mighty stack, Jupiter races forward with determination, leaving dust in its wake. Meanwhile, settlers continue their arduous journey towards new horizons amidst this historic encounter. This photograph is not just a testament to technological advancement but also highlights human resilience and perseverance in pursuit of progress. It reminds us that our nation was built upon dreams realized through hard work and ingenuity. Preserved by Underwood Archives at Universal Images Group (UIG), this vintage print transports us back to an era when railroads were transforming America's landscape forever.
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