"209. Laying the rails of U.P.R.R. - two miles a-day," photograph by John Carbutt
The excursionists had trouble catching up with the construction crews, who were laying track at an incredible rate of almost two miles a day. They finally met them some 40 miles past the 100th meridian, and celebrated with another lavish meal and an hour-long fireworks show.
Resource Identifier
ah00308_0463
Citation
John Stephen and Frances Jennings Casement papers, Collection No. 308, Box 2, Item 2, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
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