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Niles Canyon Transcontinental Railroad Historic District

Fremont, Sunol, And Pleasanton, California • Alameda County

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About This Property

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The Niles Canyon Transcontinental Railroad Historic District in California preserves a significant segment of the original transcontinental railroad, showcasing early railroad construction techniques and engineering marvels. It includes remnants of the original track bed, bridges, and tunnels that facilitated westward expansion.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
200
Listed Date
10/13/2010
Other Names
Niles Canyon Railway

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Communications; Exploration/Settlement; Engineering; Architecture; Asian; Hispanic
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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