Early Statehood: 1850 – 1880s: Railroads Tie California to the Rest of the Nation
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Or view larger version. Promontory Trestle, Engine on Trestle West No. 3. Negative Date 1868-1869. Andrew J. Russell, photographer. Glass lantern slide. Collection of Oakland Museum of California. ACCN # H69.459.537.