Panama Railroad Company
Aspinwall incorporates the Panama Railroad Company to build a railway across the isthmus.
Role range: 1849-1855
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William Henry Aspinwall Biography and Timeline
Follow William Henry Aspinwall through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.
William Henry Aspinwall, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1849–1855Years on this page
1849
1850
Panama Railroad Construction
Construction begins on the Panama Railroad from the Atlantic terminus at Aspinwall.
Role range: 1849-1855
1855
Completion of Panama Railroad
Workers complete the railway linking the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the isthmus.
Role range: 1849-1855
Opening of Panama Railroad
The first through train operates between Colon and Panama City.
Role range: 1849-1855
Records, sources and methodology
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