Philadelphia Germantown and Norristown Rail Road Co. - Specimen Stock Certificate
Inv# SE3365 Specimen Stock
Specimen Stock printed by American Bank Note Co., Philad. The Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad (PG&N) was a prominent railway company in the United States, established in 1831. It inaugurated its first line in 1832, thereby becoming one of the earliest railroads in North America. In 1870, the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, a predecessor of the Reading Company, acquired the company's lines, marking the conclusion of its independent operations. Presently, these lines are integrated into the SEPTA Regional Rail network serving the Philadelphia area. Incorporated on April 5, 1831, the PG&N's initial route spanned 6 miles (9.7 km) from Philadelphia to Germantown, officially opening on June 6, 1832. The company ultimately decided against extending the line to Norristown from Germantown, opting instead to construct a westward route from 16th Street Junction in what is now North Philadelphia. This new line successfully reached Manayunk on October 18, 1834, and Norristown on August 15, 1835. The PG&N's depot in Philadelphia was located at the intersection of Ninth Street and Green Street.
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