[back] FIRST BANK of the UNITED STATES Philadelphia, Penna. Built in 1795 to house the National Bank conceived by Alexander Hamilton, this building is the oldest national bank building in the United States. Stephen Girard, the eminent French immigrant and early philanthropist, used the building for many years as his bank.
[back] FIRST BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Oldest bank in the nation. Built in 1797. Alexander Hamilton was instrumental in having The Bank of the United States chartered by Congress in 1791. The building was purchased by Stephen Girard in 1812, after the 20 year charter expired, and he conducted a private bank until his death in 1831.
[back] FIRST BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Oldest bank in the nation. Built in 1797. Alexander Hamilton was instrumental in having The Bank of the United States chartered by Congress in 1791. The building was purchased by Stephen Girard in 1812, after the 20 year charter expired, and he conducted a private bank until his death in 1831.