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Vintage 1882 Merchants Exchange of St. Louis Certificate of Membership #596

The Merchants Exchange founded in 1836 was the first commodity trading exchange in the United States, predating the Chicago Board of Trade. In its early years it was referred to as the Chamber of Commerce. Articles about the 1876 Convention referred to it as the Chamber of Commerce. After vacating its downtown location, it was evicted in 1995 from its new location by eminent domain when St. Louis expanded the St. Louis Science Center. The Exchange made a last gasp in 2000/2001 to conduct computerized trading of future trading of freight on the Mississippi River. It has quietly ceased operation.

On watermarked paper stock. Expected fold creases and other minor creasing throughout. Four eye-catching illustrated vignettes. Bottom left corner embossed seal. Printed text is clear and 100% legible. Overall, in good condition. Will display well in your collection. A great framing candidate. It measures approx. 9 3/4" x 11 1/2"

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