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First National Bank Opens in Wilmette to 9000 Visitors
About 9000 people toured the new First National Bank at 1150 Wilmette avenue during a Saturday opening that drew notable Chicago banking delegations. The event featured a Treasure Chest contest with 250 in gold to be won by holders of the first eleven keys, and a 490 year old chest valued at 5000 stored in the bank lobby.
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Wilmette
First National Bank
Wilmette Avenue
Knudtson
Chicago
First National
National Bank of the Republic
State Bank of Chicago
Chicago Trust Company
First Trust and Savings Bank
Union Trust Company