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1869

157 years ago

OpeningUnited States

Golden Spike: First Transcontinental Railroad Completed

Central Pacific Railroad / Union Pacific Railroad

Promontory Summit, Utah

The First Transcontinental Railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, Utah, with the driving of the Golden Spike.

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