Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Co. Signed by Sidney Dillon and transferred to W.H. Vanderbilt - 1877 or 1878 dated Autographed Stock Certificate

Inv# AG1054H Autograph

Country: Canada

State(s): Illinois
New York

Years: 1877 or 1878

Beautiful 1870's Chicago and Canada Southern Railway stock signed by Sidney Dillon as president and transferred to William H. Vanderbilt at the 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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