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Sidney Dillon - Chicago and Canada Southern Railway - Stock Certificate

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Sidney Dillon - Chicago and Canada Southern Railway - Stock Certificate
Country: Canada
State(s): Illinois

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. Beautiful 1870's Chicago and Canada Southern Railway stock transferred to W. H. Vanderbilt at the back. Sidney Dillon boldly signs as witness 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.

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