Step back in time and immerse yourself in a thrilling piece of American history with this extraordinary Antique Vintage 1920s - 1970s West Shore Railroad Stock Certificate! This rare and captivating item is not just a piece of paper, but a genuine artifact from the golden age of railroads, when iron horses ruled the land and transformed the nation. The West Shore Railroad, a significant player in the Northeast's transportation network, comes alive through this beautifully preserved certificate.
Marvel at the certificate's breathtaking art deco design, featuring a powerful locomotive thundering along the picturesque coastline, pulling a elegant passenger train. This stunning imagery evokes a sense of adventure and progress that defined the era. As you gaze upon this magnificent piece, you can almost hear the whistle blow and feel the rumble of the tracks beneath your feet!
This West Shore Railroad stock certificate is more than just a collectible; it's a tangible connection to a bygone era of American ingenuity and ambition. Perfect for railroad enthusiasts, history buffs, and discerning collectors alike, this unique piece will undoubtedly become the crown jewel of any vintage stock or railroad memorabilia collection. Imagine the conversations it will spark and the stories it will tell as it graces your wall, office, or study!
Don't let this opportunity slip away – seize your chance to own a piece of railroad history that will transport you and your guests to a time of romance, adventure, and industrial might. The West Shore Railroad's legacy lives on through this captivating certificate, waiting to enchant and inspire for generations to come!
14" x 9 1/2" ~ Picture is of a 1940s all look the same except some of the later have a small Penn Central label to denote the ownership change. Some of these decades are very uncommon.
The NYC bought the New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway on November 24, 1885, and renamed it the West Shore Railroad, leasing it for 475 years from January 1, 1886. What makes this stock really neat is the principal and interest owed all came due on 2361 and you were just to show up to their office to collect.
West Shore has a long and storied history provided service from New York City via Weehawken, New Jersey to Albany and Buffalo. This line became part of Penn Central in 1968 and passed to Conrail in 1976 after Penn Central's 1970 bankruptcy. It is now under the control of the huge conglomerate CSX.
My pictures seriously can't do it justice!
Imagine hanging this vintage historic collectible on your wall as home decor in any room! Stock certificates are another thing that is limited in supply and once they are gone into museums and collections, they will be hard to get. They are such historic documents with so much history behind them. The first stock certificate was issued in 1606 by the Dutch East India Company. 407 years of history later the Walt Disney Company issued one of the last paper stock certificates from a major corporation in 2013.
These had to be done on heavy paper stock, almost like a dollar bill but stiffer and more durable, which makes them stay vibrant and new looking for a long time. The other very unique thing about stock and bond certificates is they have all kinds of interesting signatures, and you honestly never know whom you will find. Almost all stocks are signed by the company President and Secretary. Some collectors research the other signatures and historic significance, and it adds so much provenance and value to an already valuable item. I have never done this as I can barely read my own signature let alone one from over 100 years ago and with the time it would take to do thousands of certificates my mother and I decided years ago not to bother.
