Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Co. signed by Sidney Dillon and transferred to James Stillman - 1879 dated Autographed Stock Certificate
Inv# AG1054F
Autograph
Country:
Canada
State(s):
Illinois
New York
New York
Years:
1879
Beautiful 1870's Chicago and Canada Southern Railway stock signed by Sidney Dillon as president and transferred to James Stillman on the back. Very Rare!
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.
James Jewett Stillman (June 9, 1850 – March 15, 1918) was a prominent American entrepreneur who made significant investments in land, banking, and railroads across New York, Texas, and Mexico. He served as the chairman of the board of directors for the National City Bank. Through strategic partnerships with influential entities such as the Rockefeller family, Standard Oil, and Kuhn, Loeb & Co., he established a foundation that arguably positioned the bank as "the greatest bank in the Western Hemisphere." His aggressive expansion strategy led National City to become the largest bank in the United States by 1894, pioneering the opening of foreign branches and excelling in foreign exchange services. By 1902, the bank had the capability to transfer any amount of money to any city worldwide within a 24-hour timeframe. At the time of his passing, his net worth was estimated at approximately $77 million, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the nation.
Condition:
Excellent
Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.
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