The West the Railroads Made

Take a look at what the iron road created in The West the Railroads Made. Learn about how this one form of transportation reshaped the West and helped create a truly continental nation. The exhibit recounts how the idea of a Pacific railroad grew through the 1840s and 50s, how it came to life in the second half of the 19^th century, and how it survived challenges faced in the late 20^th century. It features rare railroad ephemera, photographs, paintings, and other three-dimensional pieces. Organized by the Washington State Historical Society and the Barriger Railroad Library at the University of Missouri, St. Louis.