"Railroad Jubilee at Rock Island," February 24, 1854

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Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Railroad Jubillee at Rock Island," Muscatine Journal, pp. 2, 24 February 1854

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As Americans settled the upper Midwest in the early 19th century, transportation to market was an important consideration. By the mid-19th century, railroads were becoming central to discussions of markets and transportation. This story from the Muscatine Journal describes the celebration that accompanied the arrival of the railroad connecting Rock Island to Chicago.

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• What evidence suggests that this was a major event?
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"Railroad Jubillee at Rock Island," Muscatine Journal, pp. 2, 24 February 1854. Courtesy of Library of Congress