Alameda Terminus of the 1st Transcontinental Railroad - Alameda, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

[Center and Main Marker:]
This plaque marks the terminus of the First Transcontinental Passenger train that started in New York City and terminated at Alameda Point Pier On September 6, 1869.
Erected by the U.S. Naval Air Station, Alameda in cooperation with the Alameda Historical Society Dedicated Aug. 22, 1953. Wm G. Huff

Small Upper Marker:]
Ceremonies commemorating the 100th Anniversary of this historical event were held at this site Sept. 6, 1969.

Jointly sponsored by:
Alameda Naval Air Station
Civilian Employee’s Assn.
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Native Sons of the Golden West

[Small Lower Marker:]
This railroad historic marker sponsored by the Naval Air Station Association, Alameda, California 1952.

Group that erected the marker: Alameda Historical Society. Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: West Mall Square Alameda, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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