Mastering the Mountains
Channel: placercountymuseums
Date: 2019-10-16

The rugged natural beauty of Placer County is one of its most defining features. In 1869 when the Transcontinental Railroad was being built, these features conspired to make the most difficult miles on the entire line. It took spirit, drive and mountains of cash to raise the rails over Donner Summit, and tie the two halves of America together with two shining ribbons of steel.