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Category Archives: History
The Transcontinental Railroad Final Link?
Today I have been thinking about the story of the Golden Spike. The last spike of the Transcontinental Railroad was driven on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Summit in Utah. This joined the railheads of the Union Pacific and Central … Continue reading
Posted in California, History
Tagged Architecture, California, Culture, Golden Spike, history, Mossdale, Omaha Nebraska, Promontory, Railroad Bridge, Transcontinental Railroad, transportation, travel, Union Pacific
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Oak Island – Back in the Garden Shaft
The Curse of Oak Island season 11 continues with the finding of more interesting items. The causeway to the island continues to be busy with all the workers and the experts that look at the finds. Tonight they found that … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Culture, History
Tagged Curse of Oak Island, Garden Shaft, History Channel, Money Pit, Oak Island, Oak Island season 11, slippery treasure, Swamp, wwri
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