Description: The Louisville Jeffersonville Bridge Company (LJBC) was formed in 1887 to construct and operate a railroad bridge across the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. The 6-span truss bridge was completed in 1895 and updated in 1927. It was nicknamed the "Big Four Bridge" after the former railroad Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railway, which later purchased the bridge. It was used for rail service until 1969 and is now a pedestrian bridge. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from LJBC from the 1890s. It was part of an issue of 15,000 shares at $100 each. 1890s Louisville Jeffersonville Bridge Co capital stock certificate - railroad Click images to enlarge Description The Louisville Jeffersonville Bridge Company (LJBC) was formed in 1887 to construct and operate a railroad bridge across the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. The 6-span truss bridge was completed in 1895 and updated in 1927. It was nicknamed the "Big Four Bridge" after the former railroad Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railway, which later purchased the bridge. It was used for rail service until 1969 and is now a pedestrian bridge. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from LJBC from the 1890s. It was part of an issue of 15,000 shares at $100 each. The stock has two vignettes, a steam engine on the left-center and an American eagle on the right-center. Attached to the left side is the railroad's stock records stub (see second image above). This item measures appx 11 1/2 x 8 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes. A great item for the Kentucky or Indiana railfan. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-23T20:04:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
