Farmers and Mechanics Bank (Middletown, Connecticut)
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Middletown, Connecticut is a former bank that operated from 1858 to 1996, when it was incorporated into Citizens Bank of Connecticut.
Main Street Historic District | |
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| Location | 225 Main St., Middletown, Connecticut |
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| Built | 1920 |
| Part of | Main Street Historic District (Middletown, Connecticut) (ID83001275[1]) |
| Designated CP | June 30, 1983 |
Its main office was long located at 225 Main St. in Middletown, at the intersection of Main and College Streets.[2] The bank building was built in 1920.[3]
The bank was founded in 1858; medical Dr. William B. Casey was its first president. It served workers at nearby brownstone quarries, including many Irish immigrants.[2]
The building is a contributing building in the National Register of Historic Places-listed Main Street Historic District.[3]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Elizabeth Warner (February 22, 2011). "Origin of Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank". Middletown CT Patch.com.
- Jan Cunningham and John Herzan (April 14, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Main Street Historic District". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
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