Hearkening back to the years when banks were owned and operated by local community citizens, I prsent herewith the statement the from First National Bank of Hamilton Square. I have no idea of the lineage of that classic locally owned and operated bank, but it was probably taken over by one of those huge conglomerates which in many cases sacrificed that special hometown personal touch. Today, Roma Bank has managed to maintain that old fashioned rarity, "owned and operated by local citizens."
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: tglover320@optimum.net
Saturday, November 14, 2009
1954: THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HAMILTON SQUARE
Hearkening back to the years when banks were owned and operated by local community citizens, I prsent herewith the statement the from First National Bank of Hamilton Square. I have no idea of the lineage of that classic locally owned and operated bank, but it was probably taken over by one of those huge conglomerates which in many cases sacrificed that special hometown personal touch. Today, Roma Bank has managed to maintain that old fashioned rarity, "owned and operated by local citizens."
Hi Tom: Les Robbins and the bank were very helpful when my brother and I decided to build the Hamilton Bowling Lanes on Route 33 in 1955. We owned the land and had the cooperation of Mel Bllatt and Al Enourato to construct the building and install the lanes. They also knew we ran the Olden Bowling Lanes at night while we worked at the Post Office. Without construction loans I doubt we would be able to go ahead. Regards, Ralph
ReplyDeleteThat bank was purchased by 1st Fidelity which was in turn purchased by Wachovia-lost its' "friendly neighborhood bank" personna
ReplyDelete