The ceremonial gold spike that was driven to join the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco by rail and by extension attaching L.A. to the transcontinental railroad and the East Coast, will be on view during five special days throughout Overland to California. The spike is engraved on four sides, as well as on its head, with the words "Last Spike Connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco by Rail Sept. 5th / 1876." Visit us to catch a glimpse of this unique piece of California history. Price includes admission to the Museum's two current exhibitions: "Westward the Course of Empire" and "Overland to California".
$10.00.
Presented by California Historical Society
show less
$10.00.
Presented by California Historical Society
The ceremonial gold spike that was driven to join the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco by rail and by extension attaching L.A. to the transcontinental railroad and the East Coast, will be on view during five special days throughout Overland to California. The spike is engraved on four sides, as well as on its head, with the words "Last Spike Connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco by Rail Sept. 5th / 1876." Visit us to catch a glimpse of this unique piece of California history. Price includes admission to the Museum's two current exhibitions: "Westward the Course of Empire" and "Overland to California".
$10.00.
Presented by California Historical Society
read more
$10.00.
Presented by California Historical Society
show less
Date/Times:
678 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
The Best Events
Every Week in Your Inbox
From Our Sponsors
UPCOMING EVENTS
Great suggestion! We'll be in touch.
Event reviewed successfully.