First Construction Train Passing the Palisades, 1870
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Artifact Overview
Central Pacific Railroad construction crews reached Nevada's Palisade Canyon in 1868. The canyon, formed by the Humboldt River, provided a pathway for the railroad's eastward push to Utah. The community of Palisade, located within the canyon, became a busy transfer point between the Central Pacific and smaller railroads serving area mining camps.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1870
Subject Date
20 December 1868
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.641
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.875 in
Width: 6.625 in
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