On May 10, 2019, the United States Postal Service issued a set of three new commemorative postage stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the driving of the golden spike: one stamp for the Jupiter locomotive, one stamp for locomotive #119, and one stamp for the golden spike.

Stamps picture the Jupiter and No. 119 locomotives which carried officers and guests to the Golden Spike Ceremony in Promontory Summit, Utah. The third stamp pictures the ceremonial golden spike that connected the western and eastern portions of train track.

The completion was marked by the “Golden Spike Ceremony,” held on May 10, 1869, when rail lines built by the Central Pacific from the west and the Union Pacific from the east were joined at Promontory Summit in Utah.

May 9, 2019 · The completion was marked by the “golden spike ceremony,” held May 10, 1869. Reminiscent of 19th-century oil paintings, the three distinct stamp designs feature the Jupiter and No. 119 locomotives bordering the famous golden spike that was used in the ceremony.

Apr 19, 2019 · In the center is a smaller stamp depicting the famed golden spike, with ornate lettering and flourishes surrounding it. The illustrations were painted by Michael J. Deas and designed by USPS art director Greg Breeding, with typography and border treatments by …

On May 10, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed with the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah. Completing the Transcontinental Railroad is widely considered one of the greatest accomplishments of the 19th century!

History the stamp represents: Union Pacific No. 119 was the eastern train of the “Golden Spike” ceremony for America’s First Transcontinental Railroad. The event took place May 10, 1869, in Promontory Summit, Utah, and changed the course of history forever.

May 10, 2019 · Kevin Cantrell illustrated the stamp depicting the ceremonial golden spike and did the border treatments and typography for all three stamps. Each of the stamps and the header feature gold-foiled highlights that produce a glimmering effect.

On May 10, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed with the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah. Completing the Transcontinental Railroad is widely considered one of the greatest accomplishments of the 19th century!