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"A War of Giants" at La Salle Library

Where:
La Salle Public Library
 
When
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7th, at 6:00 p.m., the La Salle Public Library will host Victor Croasdale, when he presents, "A War of Giants," a historical look back at America's first Transcontinental Railroad.  

This month marks the 150th year of the joining of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroads at Promontory, Utah, a monumental achievement that energized the nation's economy and Western settlement.   In this unique presentation, Victor will discuss this remarkable accomplishment that involved scheming, money, engineering, labor, and politics.   All aboard for a journey that changed America!

This program is free and open to the public.  The La Salle library is located at 305 Marquette Street and is ADA welcoming and compliant.   For more information, contact the Library at 815-223-2341.