Product Details
| Company |
Louisiana and Missouri River Railroad Company
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| Certificate Type |
Capital Stock
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| Date Issued |
Unissued, circa 1880's |
| Canceled |
Yes
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| Printer |
American Bank Note Company
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| Signatures |
Hand signed
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Approximate Size
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11" (w) by 7" (h)
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Product Images
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Representative of the piece you will receive |
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Authentic
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Yes
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| Additional Details |
NA
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Historical Context
The Louisiana and Missouri River Railroad was incorporated by special act of the Legislature of the State of Missouri, approved March 10, 1859, and amendments thereto, to construct a railroad from Louisiana, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri, with a branch line from Mexico to Cedar City, Missouri. By an act of Congress approved March 3, 1871, the company was authorized to construct a bridge over the Mississippi River. This right was assigned on July 5, 1873, to the Mississippi River Bridge Company (of May, 1873) in consideration of that company undertaking the construction of the proposed bridge.
That portion of the bridge and other property of the Mississippi River Bridge Company (of May, 1873) located within the State of Missouri was conveyed to the Louisiana and Missouri River Railroad on April 29, 1895.
The owned road of the Louisiana and Missouri River Railroad, about 102 miles, was acquired partly by purchase and partly by construction, as follows:
- Acquired from the Mississippi River Bridge Company, April 29, 1895; constructed by that company from the Illinois-Missouri State line to Louisiana, Missouri, (included a portion of bridge over the Mississippi River located in Missouri) - 0.600 miles.
- Acquired by construction, Louisiana to Mexico, Missouri, 1868-1871 - 51.050 miles.
- Acquired by construction, Mexico to Cedar City, Missouri, 1868-1872 - 50.130 miles.
The construction of the road was at first undertaken by its Missouri promoters, who acquired the right of way, graded and bridged the road, and furnished the ties. Construction was completed by the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company under a contract, dated July 5, 1870, for the lease of the road.
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