William Henry Aspinwall

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1855

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Henry Aspinwall, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Panama Railway becomes first railroad linking Atlantic and Pacific

   1855

   Role: Head of Panama Railroad Company

   1. 11855-01-27 · Isthmus of PanamaFinal Rail Placement

      The last rail was set on pine crossties on a rainy midnight, completing the physical connection across the isthmus.

   2. 21855-01-28 · Isthmus of PanamaFirst Revenue Train

      The first revenue train ran over the full length of the railway, establishing operational connectivity between the oceans.

Sources

1. Panama Canal Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01