California, Placer County, Auburn
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After an eleven-month delay due to political opposition and lack of money, Central Pacific tracks reached Auburn May 13, 1865, and regualr service began. Government loans became available when the railroad complete its first 40 miles, four miles east of here. With new funds, Central Pacific augmented its forces with the first Chinese laborers and work began in earnest.
(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
After an eleven-month delay due to political opposition and lack of money, Central Pacific tracks reached Auburn May 13, 1865, and regualr service began. Government loans became available when the railroad complete its first 40 miles, four miles east of here. With new funds, Central Pacific augmented its forces with the first Chinese laborers and work began in earnest.(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
