James Norman Hill (1870-1932), Railway Official, first son of James Jerome Hill, famous railroad builder and President of the Great Northern Railway. Known as the "Empire Builder" James N., a Yale graduate in 1893, began his railway career as a clerk. In 1907, Hill was Vice President of the Northern Pacific Railroad as well as President of United Securities Corporation and trustee of Great Northern Iron Ore Properties.
This 1896, 4% $1,000 Gold Bond of NY is signed by James N. Hill as president and is lightly hole cancelled. Printed by American Banknote Co., NY. Rare! Stocks signed by Hill's father James J. Hill can sell for as much as $10,000! This bond is exceptional and so rich in history.
George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds
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