Helena Electric Railway Company
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Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Helena Electric Railway Company dating back to the 1890's. This document was printed by the Western Bank Note Company and measures approximately 11 1/2" (w) by 7 3/4" (h).
This certificate features a pair of great vignettes - a topless Liberty allegory at the top left corner and a fist holding lightning bolts at the bottom center.
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Historical Context
Noted Montana and ardent Helena promoter C. A. Broadwater organized the Helena Electric Railway Company in March, 1890. In May of that year, Broadwater's street railway line began operation of the first electric railway in the city.
In 1894, the line was consolidated with the Helena Rapid Transit Railroad, Helena Electric Company and the Helena Gas Light and Coke Company to form the Helena Power and Light Company.
Trolley service was discontinued on New Year's Day 1928 - replaced by more modern buses.
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.