Imagine its December 2, 1863, and you’re standing in the cold with major dignitaries like A. J. Poppleton, Augustus Kountze, Ed Creighton, John Redick and A. J. Hanscom. Everyone’s here to break ground on the much anticipated Union Pacific railroad, which will provide the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S. You're in Carter Lake, at the end south of Locust, in an area that doesn’t exist anymore. Support the North Omaha History podcast. Please go to Patreon.com/Omaha and become a patron for as little as $1 a month. We'll give your a free gift :) Visit Adam's North Omaha History blog and like his Facebook page for all kinds of great stuff. Shop for and buy Adam's books on Amazon