Railroads that tamed the West

Description

In 1869, one of the greatest building achievements in history--the Transcontinental Railroad--was completed. But for the stalwart settlers willing to risk it all, the American West was far from conquered as travel on the thin steel ribbon of the railroad was a dangerous affair. In this program, rare photographs, re-creations and expert interviews present the story of the western railroads including political struggles, labor concerns, and critical inventions.

Runtime

47 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Date of Publication

c1995

Database

Alexander Street

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