Collis Collection
Collis: A Name Synonymous with Progress and Innovation From the pages of medieval manuscripts
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Collis: A Name Synonymous with Progress and Innovation From the pages of medieval manuscripts, where Arnau de Collis meticulously copied the works of Valerius Maximus in 1408, to the bustling Victorian era, where Collis P. Huntington's name graced advertisements for Chlorodyne and South Pacific Railway tickets, the Collis legacy spans centuries. Collis P. Huntington (1821-1900), an American railroad magnate and builder, revolutionized transportation in the late 19th century. His vision and determination transformed the landscape of America, connecting the East and West coasts with a web of railroads. As seen in this engraving after a photograph from 1900, Huntington's impact was not only felt in the realm of transportation but also in the world of business. His tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for a new era of industrialization and growth. But Collis' influence doesn't end there. In the same era, John Collis Nesbit, a renowned author and scholar, contributed to the literary world with his works on medieval literature and history. The Collis name continues to be synonymous with progress and innovation, from the pages of medieval manuscripts to the history of American railroads and beyond.