The Linda Hall Library Transcontinental Railroad website was created with generous support from the BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) Foundation. The site offers visitors a brief history of the building of the transcontinental railroad as well as information on the history and technology of 19th century railroads. Most important, it offers full text access to the Linda Hall Library’s extensive collection of 19th century railroad periodicals.
Meet the man who brought to life the light bulb, record player and moving pictures.
John D. Rockefeller was the richest man in America in his time, and one of the first major tycoons. Her founded the Standard Oil Company, a monopoly that was eventually dissolved.
The impact of railroad expansions impacted everything from city dwellers to mail delivery. Read about the effects of railroad expansion.