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Stock Code WRV1905 |
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Unissued 1905 certificate, serial number
88 in this railroad company.
Black and white certificate. Certificate size is
16 cm
high x 23 cm wide (6.5" x 9.5").
The White River Railroad was built around the turn of the century
between Bethel and Rochester, Vermont, following the White River
(paralleling Routes 107 and 100). There was also a spur that went into
Pittsfield. The railroad carried talc and marble from several mines in
the valley, logs, passengers, mail, etc. The railroad was severely
damaged in the 1927 flood, but was rebuilt, however later abandoned in 1933 for
economic reasons. A perfect personalised
gift for someone who:
- works or worked in the
railroad industry
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