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The Era Before Railroads: Building America's First Railways

By 1855, local railroads were under construction, supported by the Federal Government's incentives, including donations of land and loans. The Union Pacific Railroad began building from the east, while the Central Pacific, later known as Southern Pacific, was constructed from Sacramento. Visionary engineer Theodore Judah played a crucial role in promoting the railroads' expansion, which would revolutionize transportation and commerce in the United States, connecting distant regions and fostering economic growth.

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The Era Before Railroads: Building America's First Railways

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