{"product_id":"naugatuck-railroad-co-bridgeport-connecticut-1862-receipt-beth-steel-i-bars","title":"Naugatuck Railroad Co. Bridgeport Connecticut 1862 Receipt \"Beth Steel I Bars?\"","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaugatuck Railroad Co. Bridgeport Connecticut 1862 Receipt \"Beth Steel I Bars?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Naugatuck Railroad has a long history in Connecticut, with the original railroad chartered in 1845 and opening in 1849. The railroad ran from Bridgeport to Winsted, following the Naugatuck River. It changed ownership several times due to economic changes, and in 1887 the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad leased the line. By 1906, the railroad was fully owned by the New Haven and Hartford Railroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn laid paper stock. Showing barely any signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Only one expected fold crease from posting. Minor bottom right corner bump and paper loss on the reverse. Elsewhere, no other major issues to note. Neat \u0026amp; legible writing. Eye-catching locomotive illustration along the left edge and bold header typeface \/ font. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. It measures approx. 3 1\/8\" x 8\" **Ships flat**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49794870542649,"sku":"Checks 1809","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/bdacff68-94b0-4f05-9b69-87ffb9602e58.jpg?v=1724782500","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/naugatuck-railroad-co-bridgeport-connecticut-1862-receipt-beth-steel-i-bars","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}