Orphan Gold Mining Company stock certificate 1901 (Cripple Creek Colorado)

Cripple Creek CO gold mining company. Wonderful vignette of the company's mining and  milling operation with train and town buildings. Border, underprint, and seal in green. Vertical folds from mailing. Issued and cancelled. Dated 1901. Measures approximately 11.5 x 7 inches.

The Orphan Gold Mining Company was a historic gold mining enterprise established in 1899. Incorporated in Colorado. It was founded by Henry Myron Blackmer and operated claims in the famous Cripple Creek Mining District (specifically on Bull Hill) in Teller County, Colorado.

1899:
The company's incorporation and a major stock deal involving the Isabella Gold Mining Company.

1900:
A three-year bond and lease was granted to W.H. Spurgeon for an astounding $275,000.

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