Golden Spike National Historical Park Spike Set Geology Among flowering plants

Among flowering plants

Genre: Nature & Outdoors

Rocky Mountain NP

Includes 16 individual postcard featuring contemporary artwork inspired by classic WPA national park poster art

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Golden Spike National Historical Park Spike Set Geology Among flowering plantsOn May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad met at Promontory Summit in Utah Territory, which is now preserved as Golden Spike National Historical Park. This wedding of the rails formed the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The golden spike, now a symbol of this historic moment, was one of four precious metal spikes each with its own story used in the ceremony. Celebrate this momentous event with a