After Promontory
150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading
November 23, 2024 – January 20, 2025
Discover the Legacy of Railroads that Shaped the American West for 150 Years
The Rails That Built the West
Join us in celebrating 150 years of transcontinental railroads with After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading. This special project, featuring a beautifully illustrated 320-page book and traveling exhibition, highlights the pivotal role railroads played in shaping the American West.
Through 240 breathtaking photographs—both historic and contemporary—by legendary photographers such as William Henry Jackson and Timothy O’Sullivan, as well as modern artists, After Promontory reveals the lasting impact of the railroads on the landscape, economy, and culture of the region. The accompanying book After Promontory: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Transcontinental Railroading features insightful essays from leading railroad historians, offering a deep dive into how these iron pathways reshaped the West and continue to influence it today. Available now from Indiana University Press, this is a must-have for history enthusiasts and lovers of photography alike.
The Center for Railroad Photography & Art (www.railphoto-art.org) and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art have collaborated to present this exhibition
Plan your visit to see this exhibit
How to visit: See exhibit Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Exhibit is included with the cost of museum admission.
