PETER A.B. WIDENER. DS. 1pp. 14 3/4" x 8 1/2". Pennsylvania. 1881. A "West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company" stock certificate signed by Peter A.B. Widener. He sold 150 shares to Willaim L. Elkins, who signed it on the back. The certificate has been stamp and punch cancelled, with a few holes through the Widener signature but none throught the Elkins autograph. A receipt is glued to the left side and it is in fine condition overall. William L. Elkins (1832-1903). Shortly after the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania, Elkins surveyed the oil region and organized and operated numerous oil companies. In 1875, he became a partner of Standard Oil Company, eventually selling his interest out in 1880. The first refined gasoline was produced in one of his refineries. He became involved in street railways and, with Peter A. B. Widener, was responsible for developing many outlying areas around Philadelphia.

1890, New York. $1,000 First Mortgage Five Per Cent Bond of the Metropolitan Cross-Town Railway Company. Green/Black. Engraved. Signed by PETER A.B. WIDENER (1834 - 1915); Financier. Widener was a key figure in the development of suburban street railways after the Civil War. He was instrumental in the consolidation of the various street railways in Philadelphia and the development of lines in Chicago. Widener as his associates acquired large street railway holdings in other cities as well, and eventually their properties totaled a greater mileage than those of any similar syndicate. He helped organize many of the large corporations whose names are familiar today wuch as the U. S. Steel Corporation, American Tobacco Company, etc. At this death, he was the wealthiest man in Philadelphia. Partial coupons attached. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

1865, Pennsylvania. Black with orange revenue stamp at lower right. Receipt signed as Treasurer by Peter A. B. Widener (1834-1915). Financier. Widener was a key figure in the development of suburban street railways after the Civil War. He helped organize many of the large corporations whose names are familiar today such as the U.S. Steel Corporation, American Tobacco Company, etc. At his death, he was the wealthiest man in Philadelphia. Extremely Fine. Uncancelled.

1891, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 175 shares issued to PETER WIDENER (1834-1915) Financier. Widener was a key figure in the development of suburban street railways following the Civil War. In addition, he helped to organize many large corporations, including U.S. Steel and American Tobacco. Green / Black. Vignette of a street car at top center. Punch and stamp cancelled. Overall Extremely Fine.

1882, Idaho. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Philadelphia Mining and Smelting Company. Black. Litho. Mines located in Alturus County, Idaho. Signed as Treasurer of the company by PETER A. B. WIDENER(1834-1915) Financier. Widener was a key figure in the development of suburban street railways following the Civil War. In addition, he helped to organize many large corporations, including U.S. Steel and American Tobacco. Uncancelled and Very fine.

1912, New York. Stock certificate for one hundred shares issued to “P.A. B. Widener, Eleanor Elkins Widener, Geo. D. Widener, Fr [?]. And Land Title & Trust Co. of Phila, Executors under the will of Geo. D. Widener deceased” Black / White. Vignette of a stylized New York State Seal at top center. Smaller vignette of a street car at bottom center. Punch and stamp cancelled. Overall Extremely Fine.