On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory Summit, Utah, completing the Transcontinental Railroad. Railroad construction of the eastward bound Central Pacific began at the foot of K Street in Sacramento on January 8, 1863. For the 155th anniversary, Jared letterpress printed one of the many cuts of a locomotive that we have in our print shop. This print is available as part of the Sacramento prints bundle in our store! This was printed with black rubber ba

Relive the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit at the 150th anniversary celebration at the Golden Spike National Historical Park on May 10, 2019. | Standard-Examiner

#World | The Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah witnessed the grand inauguration of the 155th anniversary celebrations marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, local time. Students from the local Bennion Jr High School stole the spotlight with their captivating Chinese lion dance performances, adding a touch of cultural vibrancy to the commemoration. | The South

Utah’s Best Kept Secrets: The PINK Lakes 🌸 📍 Stansbury Island & Promontory Point, Utah 📌 ‘𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲’ 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿! Did you know Utah is home to not just one, but two stunning pink lakes? 💕 - One is by Stansbury Island, on the southwestern side of the Great Salt Lake. - The other is near Promontory Point, up by the Spiral Jetty on the northern arm of the lake. 🛣 Getting to Stansbury Island: From Salt Lake City, take I-80 west toward Grantsville. Follow

TODAY & TOMORROW LAST DAY!! It’s happening!! Share this because it feels like stepping into 1869 for real! The Winter Steam Festival is back and the legendary Jupiter locomotive runs all day. Steam in the cold air, bells, whistles, cab tours, handcar rides—this one is magic for families, date day, or a holiday tradition. Tip: Arrive early for the 10:00 a.m. arrival—kids love being up close when the Jupiter pulls in. Dates: December 27, 28, 29, & 30 Address: Golden Spike National Historical Park,