Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902 U.P.R.R. at Junction

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GLC#
GLC04481.04-View header record
Type
Images
Date
10 May 1869
Author/Creator
Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902
Title
U.P.R.R. at Junction
Place Written
Promontory, Utah
Pagination
1 albumen : b&w Height: 34.4 cm, Width: 43.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

One albument print entitled, "U.P.R.R. at Junction," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Image is of officers of the Union Pacific Railroad assembled at Promontory Point. Taken just minutes before the ceremony to celebrate the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. Among those in the center of the front row are Thomas C. Durant, Vice President; Reverend Dr. John Todd, who was to deliver the benediction at the ceremony; Miss Minerva Earll; Mrs. Samuel Reed; John Duff, Director; Sidney Dillon, Director; Silas Seymour, Consulting Engineer; Grenville M. Dodge, Chief Engineer; and Samuel Reed, Superintendent of Construction.

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