This Day in Arizona History, 01-12 (January 12)

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SubjectSouthern Pacific Railroad CompanyRailroads--West (U.S.)--HistoryDescriptionThe Southern Pacific Railroad tracks were completed on this date in 1883 so that Tucson could be reached from the east coast by way of San Antonio. This photo shows the railroad track crew celebrating as the Sunset route is completed just west of the Pecos River in Texas.Date Original1883Date Range1880s (1880-1889)TypeStill ImageOriginal FormatBlack-and-white photographsContributing InstitutionArizona Historical Society Library and ArchivesCollectionThis Day in Arizona HistoryRights StatementTo order reproductions or inquire about permissions contact the Arizona Historical Society at [email protected]

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StateTexasCountryUnited States

TopicRailroads

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Call NumberPictures--Subjects--Transportation--Railroad--Southern Pacific Series/ #28751Identifier28751.jpgDate Digitized2009-07-29Digital FormatJPEG

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This Day in Arizona History, 01-12 (January 12)

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