2024年11月20日 · Visitors to the park can see the location of the Last Spike Site, 1869 railroad construction features, walk or drive on the original railroad grade, and get an up close view of Victorian era replica locomotives.

Otherwise known as the Golden Spike Ceremony, this historic event not only celebrates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, named the Pacific Railroad, but it also recognizes the significance of the immigrant workforce that helped the nation accomplish what many believed was impossible.

Unlike the Golden Spike, Nevada’s silver spike was forged instead of cast. The spike was ordered on May 5, 1869 by Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Governor of the new State of Nevada, Mr. F.A. Tritle.

2023年8月13日 · Discover the history of the locomotives that met on May 10th, 1869 and the history of the four precious metal spikes that Golden Spike is known for.

Samuel S. Montague, Central Pacific’s Chief Engineer and his counterpart, General Grenville M. Dodge, shook hands to symbolize the end of the race to build the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.

2021年8月10日 · The railroad saved a great deal of time and money by being able to utilize a relatively straight and level route. The route through Promontory became a secondary line supplying large ranches in the area up until the late 1930s.

Golden Spike National Historical Park is home to the steam locomotives Jupiter and No. 119. These are replicas of the originals that met at Promontory Summit on May 10th, 1869 for the Last Spike Ceremony uniting the nation's first Transcontinental Railroad.

2019年6月27日 · Golden Spike National Historical Park in northern Utah tells the complex story of how the Transcontinental Railroad united the nation in many ways, ultimately changing life for every person on the continent.

Summer at Golden Spike National Historic Park is a vibrant time, filled with sunshine and warm temperatures. The lush greenery and blooming wildflowers create a picturesque backdrop for exploring the historic railroad tracks as Jupiter and No. 119 …

2024年5月4日 · Join Golden Spike National Historical Park May 10th and 11th for the commemoration of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. Hear the incredible stories of those who came before as we take an opportunity to learn about and reflect on how an event over 150 years ago still holds lessons for us to today.