Northern Pacific Railway Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1970
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| gptkbp:founded |
1864
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Saint_Paul,_Minnesota
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Northern Pacific Railway Company
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:James_Hill
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Minnesota_and_Pacific_Railroad
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| gptkbp:railroad_construction |
Built through challenging terrains
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| gptkbp:railroad_economy |
Contributed to the local economies along its routes
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| gptkbp:railroad_freight_service |
Continued freight services longer than passenger services
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| gptkbp:railroad_historical_significance |
Recognized for its historical significance in American history
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| gptkbp:railroad_land_grants |
Received land grants from the federal government
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| gptkbp:railroad_legacy_preservation |
Historical societies preserve its legacy
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| gptkbp:railroad_modern_day |
Part of the modern freight rail system in the U. S.
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| gptkbp:railroad_passenger_service |
Provided passenger services until the mid-20th century
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| gptkbp:railroad_regulation |
Subject to federal regulations
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Northern_Pacific_Railway
Significant in the development of the American West Numerous stations along its route Played a key role in the expansion of the U. S. rail network Connected major cities in the Northwest Part of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway |
| gptkbp:route |
over 4,000 miles
Duluth to Tacoma |
| gptkbp:service_area |
gptkb:Pacific_Northwest
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
Completion of the transcontinental railroad
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| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Northern_Pacific_Railway_Company,_Limited
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Santa_Fe_Corporation
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:Merged_with_Great_Northern_Railway
gptkb:public_company Freight and passenger services Expanded into Canada Used steam locomotives initially Formed partnerships with other railroads Employed thousands at its peak Implemented safety measures over time Owned by various investors over time Adopted new technologies as they became available Competed with other railroads in the region Faced financial difficulties during its operation Facilitated trade and settlement in the West Influenced the culture and economy of the Pacific Northwest Affected the environment during its construction and operation Built extensive infrastructure including bridges and tunnels Impacted communities along its routes positively and negatively |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jim_Hill
gptkb:United_States_v._Northern_Pacific_Railway_Co. |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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