Description: Antique Vintage 1930s - 1950s Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Stock Certificate, Monopoly B&O RR 11 1/2" x 7 1/4" ~ Such a unique vignette and a view into the past from the oldest RR in the USA, started in 1830, featuring the famous Tom Thumb Railroad. The B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards rail junction in Baltimore still dominates the view over the right-field wall at the Baltimore Orioles, Oriole Park at Camden Yards still reminds us of one of the most famous railroads to travel America. The B&O owes its fame, in part, to its inclusion as one of the four featured railroads in the original version of the popular board game Monopoly; it is the only railroad on the board that did not directly serve Atlantic City, New Jersey, the city whose street names were used in the game's original edition. This company is so unique that the last signer of the Declaration of Independence alive, Charles Carroll, laid the first cornerstone on July 4th, 1828 and it is still displayed at the B&O Museum in Baltimore. The oldest railroad bridge still operating in the country was made by B & O because they were built out of granite, which, in the beginning, erred on the side of more sturdiness, not knowing the exact materials needed. The battles throughout history between B&O and Pennsylvania Railroad are legendary, with moves and countermoves to gain an advantage over each other, shaping the history of American railroads. This unique piece of American memorabilia was essential to building our country. Imagine the exclusivity of owning this antique historic collectible, a stock certificate from the B&O Railroad, as home decor in any room! Stock certificates are a rare find, and once they are all gone into museums and collections, they will be hard to get. They are such historical documents with so much history behind them. The first stock certificate was issued in 1606 by the Dutch East India Company. Four hundred seven years of history later, the Walt Disney Company issued one of the last paper stock certificates from a major corporation in 2013. My pictures seriously don't do it justice. These had to be done on heavy paper stock, almost like a dollar bill, but stiffer and more durable, making them stay vibrant and new for a long time. The durability of these stock certificates ensures that they will remain in excellent condition, preserving their historical significance for years to come.
Price: 6.99 USD
Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-08T03:24:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Year: 1950
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
