There it met the Western Pacific which built north from its main line at Keddie, California. Many books listed in the Secondary Sources page can be borrowed from other libraries. History of the Canadian Northern Railway Company based on the Company's own records. In his book, "Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway," author John Leopard notes Hill took an unassuming approach in reaching this lucrative arena. While he is widely recognized for completing the Pacific Extension the Empire Builder also established GN's dominating presence throughout the Puget Sound region. Unfortunately, financial issues and the Panic of 1873 precluded its completion at that time. The Minneapolis Great Northern Depot (also called the Great Northern Station) served as an important hub for passengers of several railroads throughout the state of Minnesota … Schedule of mail trains, 1892-1903, 1912-1961. That decade witnessed two significant events; GN's last noteworthy expansion and an improved grade over Stevens Pass. These securities were the first from a Minnesota business to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.The distinctive history of Great Northern Iron is presented for the first time in this book. //