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Description
Taken in 1865, this photograph shows the Central Pacific Railroad locomotive “A. A. Sargent,” also known as Number Seven, at the foot of J Street, facing east from Front Street. The locomotive’s namesake, Aaron Augustus Sargent, served as U.S. Senator from California from 1873 to 1879. In the foreground, two rail workers look toward the camera while the locomotive’s tender is packed with wood. In the background, to the right, is a sign for Sam Brannan’s self-styled hotel; to the left, is the hardware store owned by James and Peter Carolan.
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