Northern Pacific Railway Collection

The route of the Alaska excursion steamers, 1891. Creator: Charles Sumner Fee
The route of the Alaska excursion steamers, 1891. This map, published in 1891, shows the excursion steamship routes from Seattle

Some Views on the Northern Pacific Railway, USA (engraving)
1044643 Some Views on the Northern Pacific Railway, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Views on the Northern Pacific Railway, USA)

The Far West of America (engraving)
1590363 The Far West of America (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Far West of America, Sketches in the Dakotah Territory)

CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street
CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The " Long" and " Short" of it is a General " Bust" up in the Street

A Northern Pacific Railroad poster of 1879
RAILROAD POSTER, 1879. A Northern Pacific Railroad poster of 1879

RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION 1879. Grading crews of the Northern Pacific Railroad constructing the right of way through Dakota Territory at Big Cut, Sweet Briar Valley. Oil over a photograph, 1879

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 1869. The Brackett party moving along Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, in 1869 on its way west to explore and survey the Northern Pacific Railroad right-of-way

THRESHER TRAIN, 1889. A Northern Pacific freight train loaded with threshers arrives at Portland, Oregon, 10 May 1889. Contemporary original cabinet photograph

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RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION, 1879. Northern Pacific grading crew in the Big Cut, Beaver Creek Valley, western North Dakota

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RAILROAD: TIMETABLE, 1879. A Northern Pacific Railroad timetable of 1879

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RAILROADING: CONSTRUCTION. Grading crews of the Northern Pacific constructing the right of way through Dakota Territory at Big Cut, Sweet Briar Valley, in 1879

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RAILROAD BRIDGE: RED RIVER. The original Northern Pacific Railroad bridge across the Red River between Moorhead, Minnesota, and Fargo, North Dakota, completed in May 1872

BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street
BANK PANIC, 1873. " The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street." Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on Wall Streets Black Friday, 19 September 1873

RAILROAD POSTER, 1879. Northern Pacific Railroad poster, 1879

Northern Pacific Railway Museum, Snoqualmie, Seattle, Washington State, United States of America, North America

FARM LABORERS, 1890. A party of farm laborers on their way to a wheat farm along the line of the Northern Pacific Railroad in the Dakotas in 1890. Contemporary American wood engraving

RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION 1875. Railroad building on the Great Plains. Wood engraving, American, 1875, after a drawing by Alfred R. Waud

RAILROAD BRIDGE: RED RIVER. Looking west through the original Northern Pacific Railroad bridge across the Red River between Moorhead, Minnesota, and Fargo, North Dakota, completed in May 1872

BISMARCK: RAILROAD STATION. Northern Pacific Railroad station at Bismarck, Dakota Territory, where General George A. Custer detrained in 1873 enroute to his post at Fort Abraham Lincoln

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The Northern Pacific Railway, a pivotal transportation system in the United States during the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on American history. Engravings capturing various aspects of this iconic railway offer glimpses into its significance and impact. One engraving titled "Some Views on the Northern Pacific Railway" showcases breathtaking landscapes along its route. From majestic mountains to sprawling plains, this railway connected diverse regions of America's Far West like never before. Another engraving aptly named "The Far West of America" further emphasizes the vastness and untamed beauty that awaited those who embarked on this journey. Advertisements promoting the Northern Pacific Railway highlight its importance as a catalyst for progress and development. These engravings depict bustling cities emerging along its path, symbolizing growth and economic prosperity brought about by improved connectivity. The construction process itself is captured in an engraving titled "RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION 1879, " showcasing grading crews diligently working to lay down tracks that would forever change travel across the nation. Amidst these scenes of progress, another engraving entitled "CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873" serves as a reminder of challenges faced during this era. The financial crisis depicted reflects how even monumental endeavors like building railways were not immune to economic downturns. Engravings such as "MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 1869" capture moments when communities eagerly awaited the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway. In this particular scene, known as The Brackett party moving along Washington Avenue in Minneapolis, excitement fills the air as locals witness firsthand how their city becomes interconnected with others through this transformative mode of transportation. Finally, an engraving titled "THRESHER TRAIN, 1889" showcases one aspect among countless goods transported by the Northern Pacific Railway - threshers bound for Portland. This image encapsulates how industries flourished thanks to efficient rail transport systems like these.