May 10, 1869, (141 years ago) the last spike, a golden spike, was driven to join the rails of the Union and Pacific Railroads at Promontory Summit, Utah. This connected the east and west coasts of the United States with a single railline.
This event opened up new territory and made
travelling easier and more popular.
It affected C.J. Thomas's life.
Many noted artists begin performing at the theater,
sometimes a whole troupe would arrive, bringing their special music for their perfomances which would have to be rehearsed and played on very short notice and he, as conductor, received many splendid compliments on the efficient manner in which this was done.
In July 1874, '75 and '76, he conducted great musical festivals given in the Tabernacle, on these occassions, between four and five thousand Sunday School children participated, assisted by the theater orchestra and the great organ.
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That day changed the world. It made covered wagens obsolete. No more walking across the planes when you could ride.
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