1812 AND 1928: THE TRENTON STATE BANK

On many occasions, I have found that historical research is fraught with inconsistencies. The above two graphics give an example. The 1812 State Gazette article says that the bank opens "this day" (June 1, 1812). Over on the right, and many many years later, the  1928 captioned photo says the building was erected in 1813.It is possible that the article on the left was sent from a location other than the Bank Street location. However, it is my conclusion that the photo and caption are incorrect. Perhaps there will be further information uncovered as time goes by,

1949: THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HAMILTON SQUARE

CVS, Rite-Aide, PNC Bank, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, Bell Telephone...the list goes on and on. Where once we had community banks such as the late, lamented First National Bank of Hamilton Square, prime locations are now being occupied by the huge national banks. Even my Roma Bank has yielded to the large banks. Where once we had intimate relationships with our druggists, we now have large conglomerates who are sprouting up on many street corners.  Silk's Drug Store, Tracy's 5 & 10, mom and pop corner stores are all listed in the local "Americana" catalog of local history. Like it or not, it's called "progress."

1934: REMEMBERING THE YARDVILLE NATIONAL BANK

It's was a familiar sight to see as we wended our way down South Broad Street in Yardville and passed the old Yardville National Bank. The building is still  there, but it now sports the name of one of the larger banks which have taken over the fast evaporating independent community bank. It is interesting to note that the old familiar building was moved to that site. Does any visitor know where it was moved from?

Anonymous said...

I believe it was moved from around the corner and was a boys' school or academy at one time. Anonymous

1888 AND 1900: BROAD STREET BANK

When I was a boy, one of the juvenile thrills was to be able to see the bright red "Broad Street Bank" sign on top of the Trenton skyscraper. It was plainly visible from our neighbor's attic. Here we have a merge of an 1888 article on the founding of the bank, and a 1900 photo of their new quarters.

1973: ROMA BANK ADVISORY BOARD

Roma is one of the few banks which has remained an independent entity in this era when small banks are being aborbed by the large corporate banks. The photos show a very young former Senator Pete Inverso, and fellow Hamilton High alumni, Bob Innocenzi and Joe D'Amico.