1883
143 years ago
Opening
The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana
The Northern Pacific Railway
September 8, 1883
Summary
The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana. Former president Ulysses S. Grant drove in the final "golden spike" in an event attended by rail...
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The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana. Former president Ulysses S. Grant drove in the final "golden spike" in an event attended by rail and political luminaries.
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- September 8, 1883
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- Opening
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- 143
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