Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Co. Issued to and Signed by Sidney Dillon - 1879 dated Autographed Stock Certificate
Inv# AG1054
Autograph
Country:
Canada
State(s):
Illinois
New York
New York
Years:
1879
Beautiful 1870's Chicago and Canada Southern Railway stock transferred to W. H. Vanderbilt at the back. Issued to and signed by Sidney Dillon as president and at back.
Sidney Dillon (1812-1892) Railroad-Builder, Financier. Dillon built a section of the Boston and Albany in 1840. Thereafter, he built thousands of miles of railroad in America and was principal contractor for the Union Pacific (1865-69). Served as director of that road and as its president. Stub at left border. Includes attractive portraits of both Vanderbilt and Dillon. Excellent Condition. Rare! From the Syracuse University Collection.
William H. Vanderbilt (1821-1885), Financier, Railroad Executive. Son of Commodore Cornelius
Vanderbilt (1794-1877) and father of Cornelius Vanderbilt (1843-1899). Having been appointed to high positions in the Vanderbilt Railroads, he prized efficiency and greatly improved his properties and increased his own fortune. Considered the most significant of all the Vanderbilts in both abilities and accomplishments.
Condition:
Excellent
Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.
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