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Steam and Steel Rails: The Arrival of the Railroad

When: Sun., Jan. 11, 1-2 p.m. 2015

The building of the railroad across Arizona in 1879-1880 was a wonder of technology and human will. Arizona Culture Keeper, JJ Lamb, shares stories of Chinese rail workers, Mexicans fleeing revolution, settlers working to establish land ownership, businessmen, and the nationalistic fervor expanding a nation. Reservations required.

Event Contact Phone 520-615-7855

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