Central Pacific Railroad
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Feb 22, 1872Snowed In: The California Mail Famine of 1872For thirteen days, the telegraph was the only connection to the outside world, leaving businesses and citizens reeling from the silence of the snow-blocked passes.Seattle, WA
- Aug 31, 1878The City That 'Surprised' the Supreme CourtA Seattle editor's fiery defense of the city's potential, calling out San Francisco's economic blockade of Puget Sound.Seattle, WA
- Dec 5, 1883The Price of Avoiding CompetitionA railroad's attempt to secure a monopoly through bribery backfires on local consumers, offering a cautionary tale about corporate greed.Seattle, WA
- Mar 6, 1884Congress Moves to Forfeit Railroad Land GrantsA House committee prepares to claw back millions of acres from the Central Pacific Railroad, citing failed construction promises.Washington, WA