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Stock Transfer Certificate: Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, 1844

Stock transfer certificate for the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 26, 1844. The certificate was made out to Joseph Gratz and signed by Hyman Gratz, chairman of the board. This is noted as the first gas works in the United States. The document shows a connection to Mikveh Israel.

Associated People/Businesses

Gratz, Joseph, 1785-1858
Philadelphia Gas Works
GRATZ, JOSEPH / Gratz, Hyman

Geography

Philadelphia

Subjects

Stocks
Gas industry
Corporations--Finance
Gratz family

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 3