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Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho)
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Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho)
PNP246765 Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: celebrating the completion of the first transcontinental railroad of the USA at Promontory Summit, Utah; joining the Union Pacific track with Central Pacific; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23362316
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Engines Hammer Hitting Labourers Locomotive Nail Old West Pioneers Planter Railroads Raised Steam Engine Tracks Unification Western Westward Expansion Wild West Clou Symbolic
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Driving the Golden Spike - A Symbolic Union of a Nation
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. This print captures a significant moment in American history - the driving of the Golden Spike on May 10th, 1869. In vibrant color lithography, it showcases an iconic event that marked the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. At Promontory Summit, Utah, this historic ceremony brought together two monumental railway tracks - Union Pacific and Central Pacific. The image depicts laborers and workers from both sides proudly standing beside their respective steam engines. With arms raised high, they celebrate this remarkable achievement that would forever change transportation and westward expansion. The composition emphasizes not only the physical connection between these two railways but also symbolizes unity within a nation. The central focus is on a worker holding a hammer about to strike a symbolic golden spike into place. This act represents more than just joining steel tracks; it signifies unification and progress for America as pioneers ventured further into uncharted territories. The surrounding landscape hints at the vastness of North America's wild west, where locomotives conquered rugged terrains to connect distant regions. It is an ode to those who meticulously planned and executed this ambitious construction project. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are reminded of how railroads shaped American history by fostering economic growth, cultural exchange, and national identity. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance while serving as an enduring symbol of progress achieved through collective effort.
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