Golden Spike Unveiled
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A giant golden spike was unveiled at the Henry Clay Estate.
A giant golden spike was unveiled at the Henry Clay Estate to commemorate the unsung heros and efforts that went into building the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Golden Spike Unveiled
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A giant golden spike was unveiled at the Henry Clay Estate to commemorate the unsung heros and efforts that went into building the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipSomething big was here in Lexington today.
A 43 foot tall, £7,000 Golden Rail spike was unveiled at the Henry Clay Estate, crafted by the Kentucky artist Dow Blumberg.
The monument was commissioned to recognize the unsung heroes and efforts that went into building the Transcontinental Railroad.
Really?
In the past, the story has been really been about probably more than financiers and others.
But really, it was a Herculean effort by a whole bunch of nameless, faceless peoples and oftentimes despised.
And we kind of wanted to send the message out to the world that, hey, diverse people working together can do great things.
One, The spike began its own transcontinental journey here in Lexington and will go on to cross the nation before landing permanently.
And Brigham City, Utah, safe travels.
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