Title: Over the range : a history of the Promontory Summit route of the Pacific railroad /
Authors: Francaviglia, Richard V.
Publisher: Utah State University Press,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Union Pacific Railway Company.; Central Pacific Railroad Company History.; Pacific railroads.; Railroads West (U.S.) History; Railroads History
Abstract: "The 1869 meeting of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads at Promontory Summit (not Promontory Point, where it often is mistakenly placed) was, both literally and symbolically, a historical event of indisputable significance in American history.".
Contents: Envisioning Promontory (1820-1850) -- In the path of history (1850-1865) -- The battle of the maps (1865-1868) -- A moment of glory : Promontory, 1869 -- On the early mainline (1869-1875) -- Big time railroading (1875-1904) -- A regional branchline (1904-1942) -- A changing countryside & landscape (1904-1942) -- Remembering Promontory (1942-present) -- Epilogue : full circle.