Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company
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Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company dating back to the 1890's. This document, which has been signed by the company President and Secretary, was printed by Otto Krebs Lith. and measures approximately 10 3/4" (w) by 8 1/2" (h).
The vignette features a turn of the century gas works.
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Historical Context
The Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company was the predecessor to East Ohio Gas Company, which eventually became the Dominion East Ohio Gas Company.
The Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company was the first company to provide gas to Cleveland's downtown and east sides. The company was the first utility company and the first to light the streets and City Hall.
The company began in 1849, started by several successful businessmen. In 1868, the directors of the Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company founded the People's Gas Company to provide gas to Cleveland's west side. Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company and People's Gas Company merged with East Ohio Gas Company in 1910.
Additional Information
Certificates carry no value on any of today's financial indexes and no transfer of ownership is implied. All items offered are collectible in nature only. So, you can frame them, but you can't cash them in!
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.