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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1909

Page

59

History of Washington Banks and Financial District Evolution

A lengthy review traces Washington banking from colonial times through the 19th century panic. It covers early Georgetown and Alexandria roots, the Bank of Columbia, Metropolis, and Union institutions, major failures like Jay Cooke and Freedman’s, Riggs and Corcoran partnerships, and the rise of trust companies and savings banks shaping the District’s financial center.

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