Listen to points of interest from area newspapers about the Northern Pacific Railroad’s development in 1883:

1883 Northern Pacific Railroad Map

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Villard Arrives in St. Paul:

 

Villard Parade in St. Paul:

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Golden Spike Celebration in St. Paul:


 


1883 Villard Parade Sketch

1883 Villard Arrival Ad