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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1914

Page

36

State Bank Building Sets a New Standard in Alamo City

The new State Bank and Trust Company building in San Antonio is described as fireproof and modern, built on a new concrete foundation with steel girders and concrete floors. It features a Romanesque front, marble and onyx interiors, and the city’s most secure vaults with triple time locks and alarm systems. The bank occupies two floors with a mezzanine directors room, while upper floors offer about 300 rooms for rental. R. R. Russell now sole owner of the St James property, with the bank holding an option.

State Bank and Trust Company San Antonio St. James Hotel St James Charles T. Boelhauwe Fifth Avenue New York Information Bureau R. R. Russell United Yale Reserve-Fund St. James J H. Haile W. W. Collier Mr. Russell

State Bank and Trust Company Expands Significantly in San Antonio

The State Bank and Trust Company has grown from a $100,000 capital to $500,000 and now reports assets over $4 million with deposits surpassing all San Antonio banks. Founded in 1907 by John H. Haile and W. T. Campbell, the bank recently relocated to an eight story Houston Street building and plans further expansion led by President R. R. Russell and Vice President J. E. Haile.

San Antonio State Bank and Trust Company Houston Street John H. Halle W. T. Campbell the Woods National Bank J. E. Haile R. R. Russell FR. KR. Russell John H. Haile George D. Campbell Thomas HB. Mathis Albert G. Engelke J. H. Hafle Thomas EH. Mathis Cyrus B. Lucas J. M. Doble H. ©. King Jr William Bevina

New Bank Building Adds Departments and Info Center

The San Antonio bank opens a new building with three tellers, separate exchange and collection windows, and a collection teller in a bronze grilling division. A special information office will be run by an information teller to aid customers and coordinate all departments.

B. McCampbell San Antonio W. H. Jennings C. A. Keeran G. B. Gouger Joseph F. Green Gregory Exchange

Tile Floors Define Modern Bank Interiors in San Antonio

W J Deniger leads tiling at the new State Bank and Trust Company with about 36000 square feet of tile flooring. The article praises tile for sanitary, fireproof, light reflecting, and cooling properties, noting it as a first in San Antonio for total tile flooring and highlighting Deniger's decorative work including a King ranch villa project with extensive tile designs.

New State Bank & Trust Company W. J. Deniger San Antonio Mr. Deniger King Ranch Kingsville H. M. King

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