National Park Bank

The National Park Bank was founded in 1856 in New York City, and by the late 19th century, it did more commercial business than any other bank in the country.

History

It was founded in 1856 in New York City

The bank built a significant Second Empire style early skyscraper, designed by New York architect Griffith Thomas and finished in 1868. The building stood at 214-218 Broadway.

In 1911, it acquired the Wells Fargo Company.

John Hamilton Fulton was president in 1927.[1]

It was consolidated with Chase National Bank in 1929.

References

  1. ↑ "John H. Fulton, Financier, Dead. President of the National Park Bank Stricken Suddenly at Country Home. Began Career As A Clerk. Organized Several Banks in the South. A Forceful Figure in Financial Circles". New York Times. September 26, 1927. Retrieved 2015-03-07.


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