Kathy Kirkpatrick 96 pages softcover
The Transcontinental
Railroad in Utah shows the impact of the large number of new arrivals on
the population and economy of Utah, as well as the impact of the people
of Utah on those newly arrived. This fascinating history includes
descriptions and photos of the living conditions, types of work,
locations of railroad stations, and interactions with the local
populations of the various ethnic and religious groups who arrived in
Utah from 1869-1940. Detail is provided on the employment of the new
arrivals and the businesses they owned, as well as the neighborhoods in
which they lived and the churches they established. Their lives are
described, as well as details of the locations of the railroad stations
where they first arrived, plus the deaths and burials that occurred
among them. Some arrival names are included with family stories, along
with references to source materials at various repositories. A multitude
of photos provide depth to the story.
