Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company
Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company
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Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company dating back to the early 1900's. This document, which has been signed by the company Vice President and Treasurer, was printed by the American Bank Note Company and measures approximately 12" (w) by 8 1/4" (h).
The certificate's intricate vignette features a pair of female allegorical figures flanking a dynamo. Also visible are two trolleys and a city skyline.
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Historical Context
The Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company was incorporated in Indiana and operated a system of over 90 miles with lines from Indianapolis to Lafayette and from Lebanon to Crawfordsville.
The company fell under the control of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company in 1907. Other lines falling under the control of the THI&E at the same time were:
- Indianapolis & Eastern Railway Company (to Richmond)
- Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company
- Indianapolis & Western Railway Company (to Danville)
- Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Western Traction Company
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.
FAQ
Are the certificates offered on your site genuine or reproductions?
All of the certificates you see on our site are genuine pieces, we do not sell any reproductions.
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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.
