Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Cultural_exchange gptkb:tourism gptkb:urban_development gptkb:Land_grants Cultural history Economic history Historic preservation Rural development Social change Technological advancements Timber industry Job creation Mining industry Infrastructure development Agricultural development Community relations Freight transport Government regulations Civic engagement Passenger transport Political influence Railroad history Weather conditions Environmental impact Public perception Railroad expansion Native American relations Historic landmarks Funding issues Economic impact Labor relations Transportation history Settlement of the West Economic opportunities Railroad museums Railroad strikes Engineering feats Geographical obstacles Construction challenges |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1864
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Economic development of the Northwest
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Northern Pacific Railway
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:James_Hill
gptkb:Henry_Villard |
| gptkbp:length |
2,300 miles
|
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
gptkb:Great_Northern_Railway |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Yellowstone National Park access
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
freight services
passenger services |
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Northern_Transcontinental_Railway
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Pacific_Northwest
|
| gptkbp:route |
Minnesota to Washington
|
| gptkbp:service_area |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
First transcontinental railroad completion
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cornelius_Vanderbilt
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|