Description: The Frankford & Southwark Philadelphia City Passenger Railroad Company (F&S) was a street railroad company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was chartered in 1858 to take over the Philadelphia & Delaware Company, which had been chartered a year earlier to build a railroad between Philadelphia and Frankford. It was the first passenger railroad company in Philadelphia. Originally horse drawn, the F&S converted to steam engines in 1863. Its Philadelphia terminus was 4th & Berks Street. The F&S was also referred to as the 5th and 6th street lines. In 1892, the F&S acquired the Citizens Passenger Railway Company and converted to electric power. Like other street railways, the F&S went through several mergers and acquisitions and ceased operations decades later. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the F&S dated February 23, 1939. It is for 13 shares. 1939 Frankford & Southwark Passenger Street Railroad - Philadelphia Pennsylvania Click images to enlarge Description The Frankford & Southwark Philadelphia City Passenger Railroad Company (F&S) was a street railroad company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was chartered in 1858 to take over the Philadelphia & Delaware Company, which had been chartered a year earlier to build a railroad between Philadelphia and Frankford. It was the first passenger railroad company in Philadelphia. Originally horse drawn, the F&S converted to steam engines in 1863. Its Philadelphia terminus was 4th & Berks Street. The F&S was also referred to as the 5th and 6th street lines. In 1892, the F&S acquired the Citizens Passenger Railway Company and converted to electric power. Like other street railways, the F&S went through several mergers and acquisitions and ceased operations decades later. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the F&S dated February 23, 1939. It is for 13 shares. It measures appx 11 x 8 inches and is printed on typical stock paper. The vignette is a winged woman. This certificate is in good condition, in spite of being close to 100 years old. It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes. Three sides have been trimmed of the margin. A great collectible for the Philadelphia or street railway fan. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 8.75 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-27T19:24:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.59 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
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year: 1939
