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Wakefield Advocate

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Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1924

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Bank Building Open for Inspection Today

The First National Bank Building will be opened Saturday with readiness for banking on Monday. The new structure, richly finished in limestone and marble, features copper doors, a central lobby, teller cages, vaults with triple time locks, a mezzanine workroom, and a private coupon room. Architects Hubert and Nelson and contractors Graham & Pecard led the project. The city plans sidewalk improvements and a joint effort to remove poles. future use of the vacated Citizens' Bank building remains undecided.

First National Bank J. W. Bedell P. J. Nickel Alex Rosemargy George Thara Co Duluth Diebold Safe and Lock Co Canton Ohio Tennessee Tavernelle C. C. Peterson Co St. Paul Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis City Electric & Plumbing Co Beardslee ‘Chandelier Mfg. Co Chicago Graham & Pecard Bessemer American Raditor Co Hubert & Nelson Ironwood Electric Department Michigan Bell Telephone Co Old Citizens’ Bank

Bank Growth Since 1910 Marks Local Progress

The First National Bank’s new building recalls Wakefield banking history from the private Bank of Wakefield founded in 1886 to the 1910 organization of the bank. Directors included Anton Ringsmuth and John A. Hill with Victor Lepisto as the long-time cashier. Deposits rose from 1,531.99 in 1910 to 6,347 by year end and then to 27,670 in 1911, 31,709 in 1912, 73,236 in 1918, and 101,384 in 1914, reflecting rapid growth over the decade.

First National Bank Bank of Wakefield Hayward, Westcott & Murray Anton Ringsmuth John A. Hill A. F. Olson Thomas Ashland J. W. Bedell John Hill W. J. Wolf Victor Lepisto A. Ringsmuth A. L. Brackett Ernest Proteau Citizens’ Bank Ppnd

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