North Platte, Nebraska: Golden Spike Tower

Cost-cutting derailed most of its Golden Spike-iness, but visitors still have a good view of the rail yards from its observation deck.

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Golden Spike Tower - Plans Stalled?

If you plan on driving to North Platte, Nebraska to check out the proposed Golden Spike Tower, heed these words: IT AIN'T THERE! My family and I drove to the proposed location on the way to visiting the home of William Cody (Buffalo Bill)and it was nowhere to be found. We even had a local chamber of commerce brochure touting its planned arrival. We drove to the spot listed on the brochure. NO tower, no construction, no workers not even any signage indicating such a monument would soon appear on the landscape. So, there is one less entry in the Transcontinental Railway controversy.

[Scott Purcell, 08/03/2001]

Golden Spike Tower planned

North Platte, NE, plans to build a 15-story Golden Spike Tower overlooking a railroad yard containing 10,000 freight cars near I-80. The tower will be railroad spike-shaped and covered with gold-enameled metal....

[05/08/1999] Complete News Story

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Golden Spike Tower

Address:: 1249 N. Homestead Rd, North Platte, NE
Directions:: I-80 exit 177. Drive north on US Hwy 83 into town. Turn left onto 5th St., then an immediate right onto Vine St. Drive two blocks, then turn left onto Front St. Drive two miles, turn right to stay on Front St., drive 1.5 miles to Homestead Rd and the Tower.
Hours:: Daily 9-7 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 308-532-9920
Admission:: Adults $7.00