Palisades of the Humboldt, Near Palisade Station, circa 1875

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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

circa 1875

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.659

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Wood engraving (Process)
Printing (Process)
Typewriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.063 in
Width: 9.313 in

Palisades of the Humboldt, Near Palisade Station, circa 1875