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Russell, Andrew J. Joining of the rails at Promontory Point [Russell #227]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04481.01 Author/Creator: Russell, Andrew J. Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: 10 May 1869 Pagination: 1 photograph 34.5 x 43.5 cm. Order a Copy

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

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