Grand Canyon Railway Company
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Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Grand Canyon Railway Company dating back to the early 1900's. This document was printed by the American Bank Note Company and measures approximately 11" (w) by 7" (h).
This piece features a vignette of a train crossing iron bridge.
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Historical Context
In 1901, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway completed a branch line from Williams to Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim. The first scheduled train to carry paying passengers of the Grand Canyon Railway arrived from Williams on September 17 of that year. The 64-mile long trip cost $3.95, and naturalist John Muir later commended the railroad for its limited environmental impact. To accommodate travelers, the Santa Fe designed and built the El Tovar Hotel, located just 20 feet from the Canyon Rim. El Tovar opened its doors in January 1905.
Competition with the automobile forced the Santa Fe to cease operation of the Grand Canyon Railway in July 1968 (only three passengers were on the last run), although Santa Fe continued to use the tracks for freight until 1974.
Additional Information
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