Savannah and Atlanta Railway
Savannah and Atlanta Railway
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Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Savannah and Atlanta Railway dating back to the 1910's. This document, is signed by the company President and Secretary, was printed by the Republic Bank Note Company and measures approximately 11 3/4" (w) by 8 1/4" (h).
This certificate's vignette features a locomotive coming head on a busy rail yard.
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Historical Context
The oldest part of the Savannah and Atlanta Railway began as the Brinson Railway. The company began construction in 1906 of the line from Savannah to Springfield, and was opened for traffic in 1907. In 1909, the line was extended to Newington, 19 miles away, and connected with the Savannah Valley Railroad operating between Egypt and Millhaven. The Savannah Valley Railroad from Egypt to Newington was later abandoned, leaving the 28-mile stretch from Newington to Millhaven.
In 1911, the road was constructed on to Waynesboro, and in 1913, a 12-mile extension was made to St. Clair. The line was later changed to run through Torbit.
In 1910, the name was changed to the Brinson Railway Company and then changed to the Savannah and Northwestern Railway four years later.
In 1910, the Brinson had been bought by the Imbrie Company in New York. In 1915, the railroad extended from Savannah to St. Clair, and in order to complete a route to Atlanta (connecting with the Georgia Railroad), the Imbrie Company chartered the Savannah and Atlanta to build a line from St. Clair to Camak Junction, a distance of 33 miles.
On July 16, 1917, the Savannah and Atlanta bought the Savannah and Northwestern, and thereafter the entire line of 141 miles became the Savannah and Atlanta.
In 1921, the line was thrown into receivership, and in 1929 was bought by Robert M. Nelson. Mr. Nelson sold it to the Central of Georgia in 1951 for $3,500,000.
Additional Information
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All of our pieces are original - we do not sell reproductions. If you ever find out that one of our pieces is not authentic, you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price and any associated shipping charges.
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We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges.
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