On may 10, 1869, the union and central pacific railroads joined their rails at promontory summit, utah territory, and forged the destiny of a nation. In 1869, the last spikea golden spikewas ceremoniously driven into a polished laurel tie at promontory summit to commemorate the joining of the central pacific and union pacific rail lines. Golden spike national historic park is located 32 miles northwest of brigham city on state routes and 83. Golden spike powersports sells polaris ranger, rzr, atvs and the famous polaris pro rmk snowmobile. Reviewed titles print book supported by capstone interactive accelerated reader. Brigham city, a town of just nearly 19,000 at the northern edge of the wasatch front, is the best place to begin this 80mile route. The forgotten history of the chinese who helped build americas. Golden spike national historic site click on the link above for detailed directions be aware you will need a high clearance vehicle golden spike rv park 905 w 1075 s brigham city, utah phone. Resources and history about the railroad spike 150. Golden spike oral history papers university of utah. This is book 3 in the iron horse chronicles, a historical fiction.
Spike 150 utahs celebration of the 150th anniversary of. Golden spike national historic site utah history encyclopedia. The golden spike national historical park encompasses 2,735 acres 1,107 ha. This year utah is celebrating the golden spike anniversary with.
The rails looking to the west from the spot where the original golden spike was driven, golden spike national historic park, promontory summit, utah, april 19, 2019. Golden spike which is about the first transcontinental railway. University of utah press publishes new book for 150th. The northern pacific railway did use a golden spike on sept. The exhibit, featuring the two trains that met at promontory utah, opening up the country to travel and commerce. How a photograph celebrated the transcontinental railroad. Golden spike national historic site, utah with map, video. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance. The last spike separating fact from tradition at golden. Murphy traveled the route of the transcontinental railroad, walked the ground where the scenes take place, and visited the museums and. In 2019 a yearlong series of events throughout utah and the nation, sought to unify, educate, inspire, and leave a legacy about this history. It commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
We picked up polaris in 1987 and the powersports business has become the fasted growing segment of our business due to the polaris side by side utv. Pourade, author of the six volume history of san diego and editor of copley books. Russells meetingoftherailroads photograph east and west shaking hands, documented the momentous golden spike ceremony on may 10, 1869. May 25, 2014 events are held around the country, but mostly at the union station in ogden utah and the golden spike historic site where they reenact the driving of the golden spike. The driving of the golden spike at promontory summit in utah on may 10, 1869, almost didnt happen. Jan 01, 2015 the original two engines forever became a part of history when they met at promontory summit during the may 10, 1869, golden spike ceremony that commemorated completion of the first transcontinental railroad. The golden spike captured history and millions of other books are. As the spike was struck, telegraph signals simultaneously alerted san francisco and new york city, igniting a celebratory cacophony of tolling bells and cannon fire in each city. A golden spike was driven in promontory, utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the united states. In 1957, congress established the golden spike national historic site to. This national park site offers a great opportunity for the history buff to learn more about the pivotal moment in the industrial evolution of the united states. Golden spike book pima county public library bibliocommons.
It was authorized as a national historic site on april 2, 1957 under nonfederal ownership. Join nationallyrecognized author and storyteller sam payne and utah music icon clive romney and friends on a lively train to discovery. Golden spike offers two junior ranger activity books for visitors to use as they explore the site. The golden spike also known as the last spike is the ceremonial 17. National park service engineers at the golden spike national historic site in promontory are working alongside contractors to conduct a onceinevery15years renovation on two of the sites most prized assets.
Utah where it was joined the union pacific line by the driving of the golden spike. Crews worked from both the east and the west, finally meeting on may 10, 1869, at promontory summit, utah. Della owens, golden spike oral history project, gs11, american west center, university of utah. Spike 150 is organized to partner with all those celebrating the 150year anniversary of the golden spike ceremony in utah.
As part of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, the utah state library division developed a library reading list and toolkit with books, banners, bookmarks, and pencils. Building the transcontinental railroad, the moonshot of. It also maintained the highest birth rate, with 86. The golden spike captured history and millions of other books are available for amazon. A few years later in 1965 the site became part of the. Copublished with the utah state historical society, this books focus is on. Join nationallyrecognized author and storyteller sam payne and utah music icon. This historic park witnessed one of the most important accomplishments of the. The utah state library works to develop, advance, and promote library services and. We drove north out of ogden on interstate 15, then cut into the. For more information contact us by phone, email, or come and see our staff at the visitor center. Golden spike national historical park shares the stories of the people and settings that define the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
It was, one enthusiast called it, the moonshot of the 19th century. Bernice gibbs anderson of corinne organized the national golden spike society in 1959 to promote the site. The central pacific railroad of california, chartered in 1861, was authorized to build a line east from sacramento. Chinese railroad workers were almost written out of. The history of golden spike national historic site, utah. Restaurants near golden spike national historical park. The history is palpable as two replica steam engines ride the rails. In 2010, utah had the youngest population in the u. None of the history books mention this crucial event. Most of us remember the golden spike, promontory, utah and the completion of the transcontinental railroad from our long ago history classes when we were kids. At the 150th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony on friday, and at associated events held last week in utah, thousands gathered to recognize a more complete picture of the monumental feat. Golden spike is home to two replica steam locomotives and reenactments of the driving of the last spike.
At the same time, the act chartered the union pacific railroad company to build west from the missouri river. Willard marriott library 295 south 1500 east, suite 5400 salt lake city, utah 84112. Golden spike powersports salt lake city, ut powersports. If you would like to place an order or have a question about a product. In 1957 congress established a sevenacre tract as the golden spike national historic site. Rockwell, golden spike oral history project, gs16, american west center, university of utah. It started with the signing of the pacific railway act of 1862 by president abraham lincoln. In order to complete the activity book, be sworn in as a junior ranger, and receive the junior ranger badge visitors should plan at least 3040 minutes. It was authorized for federal ownership and administration by an act of congress on july 30, 1965, as golden spike national historic site. Today, brothers jeff and john fronk are at the helm of golden spike. I won a copy of this book during a goodreads giveaway. Golden spike marked completion of transcontinental.
The annual major reenactment of the last spike ceremony will take place at golden spike national historical park at 12. The golden spike is back in utah for a rare reunion of. The golden spike san diego history center san diego, ca. The golden spike is the solidgold railroad spike which was hammered in by leland stanford to commemorate the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the world, when the central pacific and union pacific railroads met on may 10, 1869 at promontory summit in box elder county in the utah territory, now part of northern utah. The utah state library works to develop, advance, and promote library services and equal access to information and library resources to all utah residents. The golden spike is back in utah for a rare reunion of spikes. Fast forward to 1957 when, after almost 90 years of existing in relative obscurity, the area of promontory summit was designated as the golden spike national historic site. Information on this site was converted from a hard cover book published by university of utah press in. In 2019 a yearlong series of events throughout utah and the nation, sought to unify.
Golden spike festival celebrates 150 years of growth and. Awardwinning author robert lee murphys eagle talons, the first book in the iron horse chronicles, won the 2015 bronze will rogers medallion award for younger readers. Golden spike 150th anniversary celebrations in salt lake. Historic locomotives being renovated at utahs golden spike. Shortly after the driving of the golden spike at promontory point, utah, on may 10. Events surrounding the golden spike 150th celebration local. I saw the golden spike driven at promontory, utah, on may 10, 1869. May 10, 2019 a golden spike was driven in promontory, utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the united states. Buy echoes of hammers and spikes fullcolor 9 x 12 book and 20song album celebrate americas greatest technological achievement of building the transcontinental railroad.
Cycling golden spike national historic site visit utah. His unique way of blending fictional characters and true history tells quite a story of life as it was during that time in american history. The nazis staged massive public book burnings in germany. Technically, if a golden spike had been driven on the lucin cutoff it would have been the second in utah, but at least the third golden spike used in the u. The pounding hammer on that final golden spike, which linked the east to the. University of utah press publishes new book for 150th anniversary. The nearest city is corinne, approximately 23 miles 37 km eastsoutheast of the site it commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad where the central pacific railroad and the first.
May 05, 2019 the rails looking to the west from the spot where the original golden spike was driven, golden spike national historic park, promontory summit, utah, april 19, 2019 photo by reuben wadsworth, st. Spike 150 is utahs celebration of the 150year anniversary of the golden spike. Mar 29, 2019 golden spike offers two junior ranger activity books for visitors to use as they explore the site. Brigham city, a town of just nearly 19,000 at the northern edge of the wasatch front. Buy echoes of hammers and spikes fullcolor 9 x 12 book and 20song. Afterward, be transported to the 1800s as volunteers reenact the last spike ceremony. As the date of the sesquicentennial of the driving of the golden spike approaches, communities across utah are honoring its history with the railroad and its impacts with a variety of events. Utah celebrates the 150year golden spike anniversary by focusing on how the transcontinental railroad improved life for ethnic groups across america. Golden spike 150 conference convenes some of the nations leading experts on chinese america to educate, celebrate and commemorate the rich history and numerous contributions the chinese have made to america. Magazine article tracking down history sep 2014 by julia busiek at golden spike national historic site in northern utah, the national park service and a cast of dedicated volunteers revive the legacy of the first transcontinental railroad. In 1951 a monument to the event was dedicated and placed in front of the union station in ogden. Golden spike national historic site golden spike visit utah. One of the most iconic and lifealtering events in the united states history the completion of the transcontinental railroad happened in utah on may 10, 1869. Slide programs, films, and museum exhibits are available at the visitor center.
Events surrounding the golden spike 150th celebration. At golden spike, you can stand in the exact spot that changed the countrys future. Brigham madsen, golden spike oral history project, gs7, american west center. Jun 26, 2010 golden spike national historic site click on the link above for detailed directions be aware you will need a high clearance vehicle golden spike rv park 905 w 1075 s brigham city, utah phone. Today, visit the golden spike national historic site to relive the history with exhibits and demonstrations, and take in the beauty of the surrounding great basin desert and. This is the year of the train and all of utah is buzzing with excitement about the 150 th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. The golden spike is back in utah for a rare reunion of spikes from the transcontinental railroad. View all restaurants near golden spike national historical park on tripadvisor. Jan 02, 2020 golden spike is home to two replica steam locomotives and reenactments of the driving of the last spike. National historical park located at promontory summit, north of the great salt lake in eastcentral box elder county, utah, united states. The nearest city is corinne, approximately 23 miles 37 km eastsoutheast of the site. The second book, bear claws, was published in 2015.
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