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Bessemer Con. Iron Stock

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Bessemer Con. Iron Stock
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I/U #4 Alan Maconochie 5 shares 1887. Signed by President John E Burton who was involved in the Gogebic Range in northern Wisconsin. "Overall, John Burton was a small-scale iron baron who entered the market at the wrong time. His vision was to be a success on a small scale, while the nation was looking to the start of corporations to supply large-scale needs. Burton though not successful as an iron baron, still played an integral part in shaping the history of northern Wisconsin. His direct participation in the iron mines brought new wealth and publicity to the previously unexplored northern Wisconsin. Though he was an important investor, he was also an insurance salesman, family man, and traveler. Burton played a part in many people’s lives, including his clients, friends, and family. Despite his monetary downfall at the end of the first two years, the short boom and bust of the industry created a niche for long term legitimate mining to continue and grow in the Gogebic Range." from inds.wisconsin.edu. Creases, curled top and back ink stains. City: State: Wisconsin Date: 1887 HWAC# 80768