Golden Spike Penny Smasher - Promontory, Utah
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howarthe
N 41° 37.044 W 112° 33.049
12T E 370796 N 4608459
One hand-crank machine creates four designs: (1) Golden Spike, (2) The Last Spike, (3) Jupiter and (4) No. 119. Reverse image: Golden Spike National Historic Site May 10, 1869. Fee (and a long drive) required to enter the park.
Waymark Code: WM9A7N
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2010
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The hand-crank machine is in the back of the visitors center near the doors leading out to the trains. The four designs are: (1) Golden Spike, (2) The Last Spike, (3) Jupiter and (4) No. 119. Reverse image states: Golden Spike National Historic Site May 10, 1869. The entrance fee is $5.00 per vehicle in the winter and $7.00 per vehicle in the summer.
VISTOR CENTER HOURS
Monday 9:00AM - 6:00PM (Service Closed Monday)
Tuesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
In addition to the penny smasher, the visitor's center includes a gift shop and several informative exhibits.
Denomination: Penny
Number of Designs: Four
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Visit Instructions:
Please note the condition of the machine (working, out of order, missing) in your log entry.