First National Bank, 1890
MakerMade by
H. Wales Lines Company
(American, 1864 - 1983)
Date1890
MediumPhotography; albumen on paper in cardboard album covers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (23.5 x 18.4cm)
Other (overall height x width): 11 1/2 x 8 1/4in. (29.2 x 21cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number2015.149.1.28
DescriptionPhotograph of a four story building with a stone front, housing several businesses in Meriden, Connecticut: Albert Babb, Soda and Mineral Waters; First National Bank; Dr. Barker, Dentist; School of the National Garment Cutter Co. Utility pole in front of the building.
NotesFrom: An Historic Record and Pictorial Description of the Town of Meriden, Connecticut: And Men who Have Made It... A Century of Meriden "The Silver City." (p. 115)The First National Bank of Meriden was organized in 1863. "The bank’s first place of business was in a small frame building located near the present brown stone building erected in 1872.
Joel H. Guy was elected its first president. The first cashier was Wolcott A. Hull, who was succeeded, in 1870, by Charles L. Rockwell. John D. Billard succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Mr. Guy in 1881. At Mr. Billard’s death in 1902, Mr. Rockwell, who had been cashier of the bank since 1870, was elected president. Floyd Curtis, formerly teller, was elected cashier."
Status
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