Kentucky Railroad Shares

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Kentucky Railroad Shares

Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company - thousand collar share certificate. Date: 1872

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1. Title: A Piece of History: The Thousand Collar Share Certificate of the Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company (1872) This antique print showcases a rare and intriguing artifact from America's railroad history - a Thousand Collar Share Certificate issued by the Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company in the year 1872. The certificate, adorned with ornate Victorian-era design elements, represents a significant investment in the burgeoning rail transport sector during the late 19th century in the United States. The Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company was established to connect the coal mines in Eastern Kentucky with markets in the East, primarily in Louisville and Cincinnati. The railroad's construction was a critical step towards the industrialization of the region, providing much-needed transportation infrastructure for the extraction and distribution of coal. The Thousand Collar Share Certificate depicted in this print is a testament to the ambition and optimism of the railway company's investors. The term "thousand collar" refers to the number of shares represented by the certificate, which equated to a significant financial commitment at the time. The intricate design on the certificate includes various symbols of prosperity, such as cornucopias, anchors, and wheat sheaves, reflecting the belief in the potential for substantial returns on investment. This historical artifact offers a glimpse into the economic and industrial landscape of the late 1800s in the United States, a period marked by rapid expansion and innovation in the rail transport sector. The Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company's Thousand Collar Share Certificate is a fascinating reminder of the financial risks and rewards that accompanied the development of America's railroads.

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