Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Company, Financial Ledgers
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3821
Three ledgers detailing the accounts of the West Side Belt Railroad Company (WSB) from 1920-1923 and the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Company (PWV) from 1924-1927. The first ledger, entitled "West Side Belt Railroad Co. Corporate" includes accounts for stocks, bonds, rents, payroll, etc., from March 1920-December 1923. The other two ledgers record the accounts of the PWV from January 1924-December 1925 and January 1926-December 1927. They include accounts for investments, fuel, postage stamps, insurance, revenue sources, etc. See Historical Note for additional details.
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The West Side Belt Railroad Company (WSB) ran from Temperanceville to Clairton, Pennsylvania with a branch to Banksville. In November 1920, stockholders of the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Company (PWV) voted to purchase the WSB. PWV took over operations of the WSB, but their acquisition of WSB was not officially approved until late 1928.
0.25 Linear Feet (Summary: 3 in. (1 flat storage box))
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