1 janv. 1863 - Transcontinental Railroad
Description:
Railroad line that linked the eastern railroad system with California's railroad system; constructed by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads; completed in 1869 at Promontory, Utah.
Historical Significance:
Established a mechanized transcontinental transportation network that revolutionized the population and economy of the American West.
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