{"product_id":"consolidated-edison-company-bond-from-1957","title":"Consolidated Edison Company Bond from 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original unissued bond from Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., dated 1957, printed in purple. Features a vignette of an female figure seated and holding an electrical torch, with industrial power infrastructure including smokestacks and transmission equipment in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancelled with multiple punch holes running vertically through the center, indicating it was redeemed. The bond includes attached interest coupons. Shows wear consistent with age while retaining good color. Offered as a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1957, New York City was in the midst of post-war electrification, and Consolidated Edison stood at the center of this transformation. The company had been forged in 1936 through the merger of several New York area utilities, creating one of the nation's largest electric and gas providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company powered the city's skyscrapers, subway system, and the explosive growth of television broadcasting that defined the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCon Ed's network of power plants along the East River and steam distribution system beneath Manhattan streets made it synonymous with New York City itself. The company continues today as Con Edison, still serving millions of customers across New York City and Westchester County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtility bonds from the 1950s infrastructure boom remain popular with collectors, particularly those from major metropolitan systems like Con Edison that powered America's urban expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52563218497823,"sku":"UTIL-CONED-BI-PRP-1957-001","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/consolidated-edison-company-of-new-york-inc-bond-1957-front-1.jpg?v=1779512250","url":"https:\/\/shop.tickerhistory.com\/products\/consolidated-edison-company-bond-from-1957","provider":"Ticker History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}