Note: Itinerary of the special train, "The Governor's Special," traveling from Detroit to Washington, D.C., March 2-3, 1905 via Pere Marquette Railroad, C. H. & D. Railway and B. & O. Railway, for the inauguration of President Roosevelt on March 4, 1905. Separate menus for dinner on March 2, and breakfast and lunch on March 3. Includes schedule of train stops, list of attractions and hotels in Washington, D.C., passenger list, and return trip schedule. Includes wine, beer and tobacco products lists Menu insert: Guest lists; Wine lists; Beer lists; Tobacco products lists Location: United States
From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). The scales are noted in the drawing. The drawing shows the First and Second Floor Plans. The bottom corner says "Union Pacific System. Office of Chief Engineer. L.A. & S.L.R.R. Passenger Depot & Eating House. Caliente, Nevada. First & Second Floor Plans. Drawn by JCB. Traced by JCB. Checked By G.L.W. Date: Nov. 27 1923. Drawing No: 45261."
From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). The scales are noted in the drawing. The bottom of the drawing says "Floor Plan". The corner of the drawing says, "Union Pacific System L.A. & S.L.R.R. Lavatory & Locker Room. Plans Elevations & Details. Caliente Nevada".
A black and white image of Secretary of the Interior, Ray Lyman Wilbur driving the last spike into the railroad from Las Vegas to the site of the Hoover Dam, signaling the beginning of construction. Also in the photograph are the following: Congressman William Eaton, of Colorado; Senator Key Pittman, Nevada; and Senator Samuel Shortridge. The celebration took place either at Boulder Junction (south of Las Vegas) or in Boulder City.
The Union Pacific Railroad sends a wrecking crew into the St. Thomas area to reclaim several miles of branch line.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Even the Union Pacific Railway hurriedly sends a wrecking crew into the area to reclaim several miles of branch line that would otherwise wind up along the lake bottom."